Hi Shay, Thanks a lot for the reply. But what if I don't need precise and consistent resistor? I only need a big resistor; let say more that 200ohm but it doesn't matter how big?? and also I don't need to know the value? do you think it might work?? Thanks a lot, it is really appreciated. MOjgan --------------------------- Hi Mojgan Cr will oxidize and nitridise in an un-controlled fashion - you want be able to get consistent results Shay