Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons

Question.
Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons made of an alloy rather than a pure metal ?

solution:
This is because

(i) resistivity of an alloy is generally higher than that of pure metals

(ii) an alloy does not oxidise at high temperatures.

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