Will this melt in a cone 10 firing for ceramics?

A quick search shows nichrome has a melting point upwards of 2500 degrees F. Another quick search shows cone 10 temps to be well below that at less than 1700 degrees F. Do a test safely and find out. AND DON'T BLAME ME.

can I use this to slice cheess?

Yes, this would be a good size wire for cutting cheese.

I have 12V, 1.25 amps power supply. The wire will hold? Thank you

It will get very hot using 12 volts.

Can I use this on proxon hot wire cutter?

This is a very good hot wire cutter wire.

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Nichrome 80-100' - 28 Gauge Wire - 100ft - 0.32mm - 0.013in - Made in USA - Master Wire Supply

Nichrome 80-100' - 28 Gauge Wire - 100ft - 0.32mm - 0.013in - Made in USA - Master Wire Supply

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Brand
Master Wire
Color
Silver
Gauge
8
Material
nichrome
Number of Cable Strands
Single Strand

⚡4.09 Ohms/ft consistent resistance

📏28 Gauge / 0.32mm precision diameter

🔥Operates up to 1180°C / 2150°F max temp

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Description

🔥 Nichrome 80 Wire: Heat Up Your Projects with Precision and Power! ⚡

PRECISION PERFECT GAUGE - Ultra-thin 28 gauge wire ensures exacting control for delicate and industrial heating applications.
HEAT RESISTANT POWERHOUSE - Withstands scorching temperatures up to 2150°F, making it ideal for high-temp industrial and hobby projects.
DURABILITY MEETS FLEXIBILITY - Annealed soft wire resists sagging, shrinking, and distortion, ensuring long-lasting, stable operation.
CONSISTENT RESISTANCE EVERY FOOT - 4.09 Ohms per foot guarantees reliable, uniform heating performance across the entire 100ft spool.
VERSATILE INDUSTRIAL DIY ESSENTIAL - Trusted for everything from hot-wire foam cutters to hair dryers and high-temp furnaces—your go-to heating element wire.

Master Wire Supply’s Nichrome 80 28 gauge wire is a 100ft spool of annealed, high-performance heating wire made in the USA. Engineered for industrial and hobbyist use, it offers a precise 0.32mm diameter, stable 4.09 Ohms/ft resistance, and can operate continuously at temperatures up to 1180°C (2150°F). Its superior mechanical stability and minimal resistance change make it perfect for reliable, long-lasting heating elements in a wide range of applications.

Specifications

ASIN	B07CHTT73J
Best Sellers Rank	#157,131 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #751 in Electrical Wire
Brand Name	Master Wire Supply
Color	Silver
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (699)
Gauge	8
Manufacturer	Master Wire Supply
Material Type	nichrome
Number Of Wires	1
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Strands	Single Strand
UPC	742415912546
Unit Count	1 Count
Wire Diameter	0.32 millimeters

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