High-temperature heating elements and electrodes

Electroceramics Materials, Properties, Applications. 2nd Edition. Edited by A. J. Moulson and J. M. Herbert. 2003 John Wiley Sons, Ltd ISBN 0 471 49747 9 (hardback) 0 471 49748 7 (paperback) 

In cases where reducing atmospheres can be tolerated, graphite or refractory metals such as molybdenum and tungsten can be used, while platinum and its alloys can be used safely in air up to 1500 °C. Ceramics allow the use of air atmospheres at relatively low cost. 

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