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is nickel still used in vaping

by Ari Friesen Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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The fact is that stainless steel coils are strong, durable, heat-tolerant, and safe to use for vaping devices. Nickel Nickel has been one of the most-examined metals used in vaping products, and it’s been given some pretty harsh reviews by people throughout the industry.

Heating elements in commercially available e-cigarettes are usually made of stainless steel, nickel‐chromium or nichrome
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Nichrome (also known as NiCr, nickel-chromium or chromium-nickel) is a family of alloys of nickel, chromium, and often iron (and possibly other elements) commonly used as resistance wire, heating elements in things like toasters,electrical kettles and space heaters, in some dental restorations (fillings) and in a few ...
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Oct 2, 2020

Full Answer

Is nickel safe for vaping?

The good news in that regard is that nickel also has a high tolerance for heat, being safe at temperatures up to 2200 degrees Fahrenheit. Here’s the thing: vaping devices don’t actually reach those temperatures – though I suppose there could be some custom-designed devices or little-known units that do.

Are stainless steel vape coils safe?

The fact is that stainless steel coils are strong, durable, heat-tolerant, and safe to use for vaping devices. Nickel has been one of the most-examined metals used in vaping products, and it’s been given some pretty harsh reviews by people throughout the industry.

Can vapers be allergic to nickel coils?

Some people have been known to make claims that their nickel allergies were triggered by vaping, but that could just be psychological in nature. On the other hand, despite the lack of evidence of any danger, vapers with sensitivity to any coil material should probably consider other options to be on the safe side.

Can you melt nickel in e-cigarettes?

First off, nickel melts at just over 2,650 degrees Fahrenheit. That is why it is considered safe enough to be used in orthodontics and a wide variety of jewelry and other everyday products. So, nickel won’t melt when vaporized in e-cigarettes and is not even remotely soluble in water, or either of the base liquids commonly used in e-juice.

How does vaping work?

How many vapers were recruited to the Hopkins study?

What device did the researchers use to examine the chemical content of e-liquid, vapor and residue?

What is in e-liquid?

Do new coils produce more toxins?

Does vaping put you at risk?

Is vaping a safe alternative to smoking?

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How does vaping work?

Unlike traditional smoking, vaping works by heating liquids that contain nicotine.

How many vapers were recruited to the Hopkins study?

In the Hopkins study, published Feb. 21 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, investigators recruited 56 vapers in the Baltimore area to see whether the heating process introduces toxins into what is inhaled. The researchers used the vapers' own e-cigarette devices when examining the chemical content of e-liquid, vapor and residue.

What device did the researchers use to examine the chemical content of e-liquid, vapor and residue?

The researchers used the vapers' own e-cigarette devices when examining the chemical content of e-liquid, vapor and residue.

What is in e-liquid?

The team found that e-liquid exposed to heating coils produced a vapor containing significant amounts of chromium, lead, manganese, nickel and zinc. Highly toxic arsenic was also found in both the e-liquid and the heated vapor among a subset of 10 vapers, though how that metal got into the unheated e-liquid remains unclear.

Do new coils produce more toxins?

The team also noted that toxic metal levels seemed to be higher among vapers who changed their heating coils more often, suggesting that new coils may produce more toxins than older ones.

Does vaping put you at risk?

Vaping manufacturers knowingly put you at risk.

Is vaping a safe alternative to smoking?

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How to stop vaping?

Make a plan. Team up with your primary care doctor to make a plan. Make goals, even if it includes reducing vaping gradually. Set a quit date. Nicotine gum, patches, or other medications can help with cravings. Recognize that you will have cravings and some side effects, like headaches or anxiety.

What are some examples of chemicals in vaping?

Some examples of chemicals are: Heavy metals, such lead, chromium, nickel, tin, manganese. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

What is vaping?

Vaping is the process of using electronic nicotine delivery device systems (ENDS). These devices use batteries to turn liquids into vapor that is inhaled in to the lungs. The liquids usually have nicotine in them, along with flavorings and other substances. A vape device can also be used to heat/inhale marijuana or other substances after the initial e-liquid has been used up.

Can e-cigarettes or vapes be used to quit smoking?

There are several products recommended by the US FDA to help people quit smoking.

How can I get help to quit tobacco/nicotine or help for someone I know who is using?

If you want to quit using tobacco in any form, or if you want to help someone else quit

What are the problems with vaping?

Vaping causes other problems, including: Poisoning of children, who swallow the liquid nicotine. Fires and explosions from defective batteries in the e-cigarette that result in serious injuries. E-cigarettes and vapes are relatively new; the long-term effects are unknown.

What is the most commonly used form of tobacco/nicotine among middle school and high school students in the U.?

E-cigarettes and vapes are currently the most frequently used form of tobacco/nicotine among middle school and high school students in the U.S. Preteens and teens who vape are more likely to use other substances, including marijuana, cigarettes, and other drugs.

Is stainless steel better than Kanthal?

Stainless steel is easy to form and holds its shape well. Like nichrome, it offers a faster ramp time than Kanthal due to its lower resistance for the same gauge. Take note to not dry burn stainless steel at high wattages when checking for hotspots or cleaning your build, as this might lead to the release of unwanted chemical compounds. A good workaround is to build spaced coils that don’t need to be pulsed for hotspots.

Is nichrome better than Kanthal?

Nichrome behaves very much like Kanthal, but has lower resistance and heats faster. It is easy to coil and holds its shape well when wicking. Nichrome has a lower melting temperature than Kanthal, so you need to be careful when dry burning your coils—they will burn open if you aren’t careful.

Can you use TC wire for nickel?

All things considered, if you have a nickel allergy or sensitivity, using a TC wire is probably not the best idea. Our advice is to stick to wattage vaping using Kanthal, which is also the most commonly used wire for vape coils on the market.

Can you use nichrome wire for vaping?

Nichrome and stainless steel on the other hand are excellent power mode wires for vaping at lower resistances—that’s not to say that they can’t be used for all kinds of inhales. And while flavor is very subjective, many vapers that try nichrome or stainless steel swear that they get better flavor than they did with their previous Kanthal builds.

Can you vape with nichrome coils?

Again, take note that if you have (or suspect you may have) a nickel allergy, then you should not vape on nichrome coils, and maybe you should also avoid stainless steel. Kanthal has been the choice of most vapers for a longer time, due to its ease of use and higher resistance.

Is stainless steel safe to vape?

Second, it’s pure nickel, which some people might be uncomfortable vaping on. On top of that, many people do have a nickel allergy or various degrees of sensitivity. While stainless steel also has nickel in its alloy, it is not the primary component. If you belong in the above category you should stay away from nickel and nichrome, and be cautious with stainless steel.

Is nichrome wire bad for you?

One other possible downside of nichrome wire is the nickel content. Folks with nickel allergies may want to avoid using nichrome for obvious reasons.

Mordacai Vaping Master ECF Veteran

Hello @KurtVD, if I were you I'd probably err on the side of caution and avoid Nickel if I could.

Punk In Drublic Vaping Master ECF Veteran

Have you been tested for Nickel allergies or just drew that conclusion based on your experience with a nickel belt buckle? Also keep in mind the buckle maybe an alloy with nickel as a primary material. Possible some other ingredient is what caused your reaction.

Punk In Drublic Vaping Master ECF Veteran

No, I have never been tested, just get the light skin rashes. I once heard that nickel is the metal primarily used for items like belt buckles, but I have no idea if that's true.

Punk In Drublic Vaping Master ECF Veteran

Have you used it? How easy is it to bend? Compared to Ss316 an Ni200? Do you know what Gauge I need order with Titanium, to obtain an acceptable resistance (over 0.07) with a small coil? Small= 2.5mm and 5 or 6 wraps. (For example with Ni200, thicker than 28Ga isn’t enough, has Titanium higher resistance?)

stols001 Moved On ECF Veteran

First of all, I would buy a belt that you KNOW is made of nickel (although yeah warping it around you for a half day would do no harm.

Mordacai Vaping Master ECF Veteran

Not tried Ti yet, but I've some 26AWG Geekvape at one side already to go (setup as Titanium 1).

Mordacai Vaping Master ECF Veteran

They doesn't have to be a massive gap between wraps, just as long as they don't touch. It's just that where they touch, they can make a bridge and alter how the coil works and its resistance.

How does vaping work?

Unlike traditional smoking, vaping works by heating liquids that contain nicotine.

How many vapers were recruited to the Hopkins study?

In the Hopkins study, published Feb. 21 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, investigators recruited 56 vapers in the Baltimore area to see whether the heating process introduces toxins into what is inhaled. The researchers used the vapers' own e-cigarette devices when examining the chemical content of e-liquid, vapor and residue.

What device did the researchers use to examine the chemical content of e-liquid, vapor and residue?

The researchers used the vapers' own e-cigarette devices when examining the chemical content of e-liquid, vapor and residue.

What is in e-liquid?

The team found that e-liquid exposed to heating coils produced a vapor containing significant amounts of chromium, lead, manganese, nickel and zinc. Highly toxic arsenic was also found in both the e-liquid and the heated vapor among a subset of 10 vapers, though how that metal got into the unheated e-liquid remains unclear.

Do new coils produce more toxins?

The team also noted that toxic metal levels seemed to be higher among vapers who changed their heating coils more often, suggesting that new coils may produce more toxins than older ones.

Does vaping put you at risk?

Vaping manufacturers knowingly put you at risk.

Is vaping a safe alternative to smoking?

Toxic Metals Found in E-Cigarette Vapor. MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- If you think that "vaping" is a safe alternative to smoking, new research suggests you might be inadvertently inhaling unsafe levels of toxic metals. Scientists say the tiny metal coils that heat the liquid nitrogen in e-cigarettes may contaminate ...

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