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About Copper, Brass, and Bronze

About Stainless Steel

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About Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Spring Steel, and Cast Iron

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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Round Wire—Spools, Cans, and Coils

Spool with Round Wire

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

					Container
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Net Weight, lbs.	Type		Each
Mirror-Like
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	930	Cold Drawn	550°	1/4	Spool	0000000	000000
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	3,720	Cold Drawn	550°	1	Spool	0000000	00000

Round Wire—1-ft. Lengths

1-ft. Length

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

					1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Matte
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Cold Drawn	550°	50	0000000	000000

Spring-Back Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Wire

This wire bounces back after bending. Often used to construct springs and wire rope, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.

PTFE-coated wire has a slippery surface, so it’s especially useful as a fish wire when navigating through confined spaces.

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Coils

Coil

Heat Treatment: Hardened
Tensile Strength: 205,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A313, ASTM A555

				1/4 lbs. Coil			1 lbs. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
Mirror-Like
0.01"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	Cold Drawn	570°	930	0000000	000000	3,720	0000000	000000

1-ft. Lengths

1-ft. Length

Heat Treatment: Hardened
Tensile Strength: 205,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A313, ASTM A555

					1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Mirror-Like
0.01"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	Cold Drawn	570°	100	0000000	000000

PTFE-Coated Wire

PTFE-Coated Wire (68" Length)

Heat Treatment: Hardened
Tensile Strength: Not Rated
Specifications Met: ASTM A313

				68" Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Finish Color	Max. Temperature, °F		Each
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	000000

Bend-and-Stay Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Wire

Bend this wire and it will stay in place. It's widely used as tying and locking wire. Made of 316/316L stainless steel, it has less carbon than standard 316 for better weldability. The addition of molybdenum gives this material excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications.

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Coils by Weight

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

			1/4 lbs. Coil			1 lbs. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
Mirror-Like
0.01"	-0.001" to 0.001"	400°	930	000000000	000000	3,723	000000000	000000

Coils by Length

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

			30 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F		Each
Mirror-Like
0.01"	-0.001" to 0.001"	400°	000000000	00000

Lengths

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

				1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Mirror-Like
0.01"	-0.001" to 0.001"	400°	25	000000000	00000

Lubricated 1080 Spring Steel Wire

Heat Treatment: Hardened
Tensile Strength: 261,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A228

Also known as music wire. This wire is coated with phosphate for corrosion resistance and lubricity. Use it for bundling and as tag wire. It will spring back after bending.

1/4 lbs. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Temperature Range	Lg., ft.		Each
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	935	0000000	000000
1 lbs. Coil
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	3,745	0000000	00000
5 lbs. Coil
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	18,745	00000000	000000

					1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Temperature Range	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	100	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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Coils

Coil

				30 ft. Lg.		100 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Container Type	Finish		Each		Each
0.01"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Coil	Black Oxide	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000

2 ft. Lengths

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Finish	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.01"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Black Oxide	5	0000000	000000

Shape-Memory Nitinol Wire

Temper Rating: Softened
Tensile Strength: 157,500 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM F2063

Bend this wire and it will hold its shape until you heat it. It is commonly used in automotive switches and latches. Nitinol is a nickel-titanium alloy.

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Coils

Coil

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Finish	Max. Temperature, °F		Each
0.01"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	30	Black Oxide	250°	000000	000000

2 ft. Lengths

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Finish	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.01"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	2	Black Oxide	250°	5	00000000	000000

Easy-to-Form Nickel Chromium Alloy

Spool

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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1/8 lb. Spool
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Electrical Resistivity	Lg., ft.		Each
Mirror-Like
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Cold Worked	1800°	6.750 ohms/ft	445	0000000	000000
1/4 lb. Spool
Mirror-Like
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Cold Worked	1800°	6.750 ohms/ft	890	0000000	00000
1 lb. Spool
Mirror-Like
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Cold Worked	1800°	6.750 ohms/ft	3,560	0000000	00000

Multipurpose 400 Nickel Wire

Spool

Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM B164

Bend this wire and it will stay in place. It is often used as safety lock wire. From marine hardware to chemical-processing equipment, 400 nickel is widely used for its strength, weldability, and formability. Comparable to Monel, this nickel-copper alloy will stand up to highly corrosive environments, such as those involving salt water, sulfuric acid, and alkalies.

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			1/4 lbs. Spool			1 lbs. Spool
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
Matte
0.01"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	700°	830	0000000	000000	3,720	0000000	0000000

Mirror-Like Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire

Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 29,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM B3

This wire is polished to a mirror-like finish. Offering high electrical conductivity and formability, 110 copper is 99.9% pure. Also known as ETP copper, it's often used as grounding wire. It has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent.

			1/4 lbs. Spool
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Mechanical Finish	Lg., ft.		Each
0.01"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	Polished	785	0000000	000000

Tin-Coated Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire

Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 29,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM B3

The tin coating provides a higher level of corrosion resistance and makes it easier to solder than Mirror-Like Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire. Offering high electrical conductivity and formability, 110 copper is 99.9% pure. Also known as ETP copper, it's often used as grounding wire. This wire has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent.

		1/4 lbs. Spool
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.		Each
0.01"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	785	0000000	000000

Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten Wire

Spool

Temper: Spring (Hardened)
Tensile Strength: Not Rated
Specifications Met: ASTM F288

This wire will spring back after bending. It's often used in heating and electrical applications. The addition of copper and nickel makes this tungsten more corrosion resistant than tungsten carbide.

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				1/16 lb.			1/8 lb.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Container Type	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
Matte
0.01"	-0.00015" to 0.00015"	5000°	Spool	95	0000000	000000	190	0000000	0000000

Tantalum Wire

Spool

Hardness: Rockwell C69 (Ultra Hard)

Harder than platinum and able to withstand higher temperatures than gold, this 99.98% pure tantalum wire also resists corrosion and conducts heat. It’s often used in heating elements for furnaces.

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				1 ft.		5 ft.		100 ft.
Diameter	Diameter Tolerance	Melting Point Temperature, °F	Container Type		Each		Each		Each
0.01"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	5420°	Spool	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000000

Rosin Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

Rosin flux is quick acting with strong cleaning action, but leaves residue that requires flux remover. This solder is electrically conductive.

Material Composition
Tin	Lead	Melting Temperature, ° F	Dia.	Wt.		Each
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel Alloys
63%	37%	370°	0.010"	1 lbs.	00000000	0000000