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Bend-and-Stay Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Wire
Bend this wire and it will stay put. Frequently used as tying wire and locking wire, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.
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- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580, MS20995
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Net Weight, lbs. | Type | Each | |
Matte | ||||||||
| 0.004" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 1,445 | Cold Drawn | 550° | 1/16 | Spool | 0000000 | 000000 |
Super-Elastic Nitinol Wire
- Temper: Spring (Hardened)
- Tensile Strength: 181,000 psi
Commonly used for eyeglass frames and antennas, this wire bounces back to its original shape after bending, stretching, and twisting. Nitinol is a nickel-titanium alloy.
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Easy-to-Form Nickel Chromium Alloy
- Temper Rating: Softened
- Tensile Strength: 100,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B267, ASTM B344
Bend this wire and it will stay in place. This nickel-chromium, often called Chromel C, provides effortless formability. Use it for heating elements, resistance windings, and hot-wire cutters.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Electrical Resistivity | Lg., ft. | Each | |
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| 0.004" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Cold Worked | 1800° | 42.188 ohms/ft | 2,780 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/4 lb. Spool | |||||||
Mirror-Like | |||||||
| 0.004" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Cold Worked | 1800° | 42.188 ohms/ft | 5,565 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 lb. Spool | |||||||
Mirror-Like | |||||||
| 0.004" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Cold Worked | 1800° | 42.188 ohms/ft | 22,260 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Platinum Wire
- Hardness: Rockwell B97 (Medium)
99.95% pure, this platinum wire is used for applications that require a soft material that resists corrosion and oxidation and has a high melting point. This wire allows heat and electricity to pass and resists oxide buildup, making it ideal for thermocouple probes, which require accurate readings even at high temperatures. Soft enough to create a good seal between two flanges, it's also used to make high-vacuum O-rings. Platinum's softness means it won't damage the flanges, so they can be used again. The high melting point of this wire makes it a better choice for sealing heated flanges than other materials such as gold.
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