Abstract: Resistors for use in electrical circuits are formed of an alloy comprising from about 50 to about 95 mol percent aluminum, from about 5 to about 50 mol percent titanium and up to about 15 mol percent of at least one additional metal or a combination of two or more additional metals.

Abstract: A resistor comprising a substantially continuous resistor element being formed into a plurality of element panels with each panel having at least two holes provided therein. Adjacent element panels are connected in series by a bend in the resistor element. At least two support tubes comprising an insulating material are provided to support the resistor element. A plurality of conductive washers are provided adjacent each hole on both sides of each element panel to provide a conductive heat sink near each support tube hole in the element panels. Insulating washers are spaced between adjacent conductive washers. Two end walls are provided adjacent opposing sides of the resistor element to receive the support tubes.