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    About Stainless Steel
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    Compare over 25 types of stainless steel to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Bend-and-Stay Stainless Steel Wire

    When bent, this wire will stay in place. It is widely used as tying and locking wire.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Round Profile
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Bend-and-Stay Stainless Steel Wire, Round Profile.
    304 Stainless Steel—It is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.
    316/316L Stainless Steel—Dual certified to meet both 316 and 316L requirements. The low carbon content makes this stainless steel easy to weld while maintaining strength and corrosion resistance.
    Container
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    ft.
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    304 Stainless Steel
    0.015"-0.0005" to 0.0005"1PackageCold DrawnASTM A580506517K64000000
    0.015"-0.0005" to 0.0005"410Spool1/4Cold DrawnASTM A58018860K1100000
    0.015"-0.0005" to 0.0005"1,655Spool1Cold DrawnASTM A58018860K1800000
    0.015"-0.0005" to 0.0005"8,275Spool5Cold DrawnASTM A58018860K25000000
     
    316/316L Stainless Steel
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"1PackageCold DrawnASTM A5802592705K1290000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"30CoilCold DrawnASTM A580192705K12800000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"410Coil1/4Cold DrawnASTM A580192705K1100000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"1,655Coil1Cold DrawnASTM A580192705K1800000
     

    Spring-Back Stainless Steel Wire

    This wire will spring back after bending. It's often used to make springs and wire rope.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Coil
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Spring-Back Stainless Steel Wire, Coil.
    PTFE Coated—This coating has a slippery surface, so it’s especially useful as a fish wire when navigating through confined spaces.
    304 Stainless Steel—It is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.
    316 Stainless Steel—One of the most corrosion-resistant types of stainless steel, 316 stands up to the harshest chemicals, including bleach, chlorine, and phosphoric acid. It's a step up from 304, which has similar strength and temperature performance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications.
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    Fabrication
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    304 Stainless Steel
    0.015"-0.0004" to 0.0004"410 ft.1/4Cold DrawnASTM A313, ASTM A55589085K11000000
    0.015"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1,655 ft.1Cold DrawnASTM A313, ASTM A55589085K4200000
     
    PTFE-Coated 304 Stainless Steel
    0.015"-0.0005" to 0.0005"68"ASTM A3131749T1800000
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"410 ft.1/4Cold DrawnASTM A31389045K3100000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"1,655 ft.1Cold DrawnASTM A31389045K1200000
     
    Package
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Spring-Back Stainless Steel Wire, Package.
    304 Stainless Steel—It is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.
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    ft.
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    304 Stainless Steel
    0.015"-0.0005" to 0.0005"1Cold DrawnASTM A313, ASTM A5551008908K87000000
     

    Super-Elastic Nitinol Wire

    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
    Image of Product. Coil. Front orientation. Nickel. Super-Elastic Nitinol Wire, Coils.

    Coil

    30 ft. Long
    100 ft. Long
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    0.015"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Black OxideSpring181,000ASTM F20638320K190000003617N320000000
    Packages
    Image of Product. 2 ft. Lengths. Front orientation. Nickel. Super-Elastic Nitinol Wire, Packages.

    2 ft. Lengths

    2 ft. Long
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    0.015"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Black OxideSpring181,000ASTM F206353617N45000000

    Ultra-High-Temperature Tantalum Wire

    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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    Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tantalum. Ultra-High-Temperature Tantalum Wire.
    1 ft. Long
    Package
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    0.015"-0.0005" to 0.0005"5,420Not Rated5627N230000005627N240000005627N14000000000
     

    Rosin Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

    Rosin flux is quick acting with strong cleaning action, but it leaves residue that requires flux remover. This solder is electrically conductive, so it’s good for electronics and electronic applications.
    Leaded, Flux Core
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Solder. Rosin Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications.
    Material
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    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Pb60Sn4040%60%4600.015"17659A131000000
    Sn50Pb5050%50%4200.015"17659A13500000
    Sn60Pb4060%40%3700.015"17659A11200000
    Sn63Pb3763%37%3700.015"17659A6400000
     
    Lead-Free, Flux Core
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Solder. Rosin Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications.
    Lead-free solder is safer to use than leaded solder and helps meet industry regulations.
    Material Composition
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    Silver
    Antimony
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    Each
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Sn96.5Ag3Cu0.596.5%3%0.5%0%4600.015"17872A1250000000
    Sn97Cu2Sb0.8Ag0.297%0.2%0.8%2%0%4600.015"17872A12100000
    Sn97Cu397%3%0%4800.015"17872A12800000
    Sn99.3Cu0.799.3%0.7%0%4400.015"17872A113000000
     

    No-Clean Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Solder. No-Clean Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications.
    The flux leaves minimal residue so there's no need for cleanup. All of this solder is electrically conductive.
    Leaded, Flux Core
    Material
    Composition
    1 lb.
    Solder
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    Tin
    Lead
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    Temp., ° F
    Each
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Sn60Pb4060%40%0.015"3654879N51000000
    Sn63Pb3763%37%0.015"3657758A600000
     
    Lead-Free, Flux Core
    Lead-free solder is safer to use than leaded solder and helps meet industry regulations.
    Material
    Composition
    1 lb.
    Solder Alloy
    Tin
    Silver
    Copper
    Lead
    Dia.
    Melting
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    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Sn96.5Ag3Cu0.596.5%3%0.5%0%0.015"4257872A710000000
     

    Acid Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Solder. Acid Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications.
    Acid flux has strong cleaning action, but leaves corrosive residue that washes away with water. This solder is electrically conductive.
    Leaded, Flux Core
    Material
    Composition
    1 lb.
    Solder
    Alloy
    Tin
    Lead
    Dia.
    Melting
    Temp., ° F
    Each
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Pb60Sn4040%60%0.015"4607658A301000000
    Sn50Pb5050%50%0.015"4207658A30700000
    Sn60Pb4060%40%0.015"3757658A31400000
     
    Lead-Free, Flux Core
    Lead-free solder is safer to use than leaded solder and helps meet industry regulations.
    Material
    Composition
    1 lb.
    Solder Alloy
    Tin
    Silver
    Copper
    Lead
    Dia.
    Melting
    Temp., ° F
    Each
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Sn96.5Ag3Cu0.596.5%3%0.5%0%0.015"4607658A3220000000
     

    Easy-Clean Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset, Border. Solder. Easy-Clean Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications.
    Wash away flux residue from this solder with water. It is electrically conductive, so it is good for electronics and electrical applications.
    Leaded, Flux Core
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    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Sn60Pb4060%40%0.015"3651IPC J-STD-0064871N11000000
    Sn63Pb3763%37%0.015"36017756A300000
     

    Quick-Flow No-Clean Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

    The five flux cores in this solder allow fast soldering that uses solder efficiently and reduces the heat to your joint. The flux it’s filled with leaves minimal residue so there’s no cleanup. This solder is electrically conductive, making it good for electronics and electrical applications.
    Leaded, Flux Core
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Solder. Quick-Flow No-Clean Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications.
    Material Composition
    1 lb.
    Solder
    Alloy
    Tin
    Silver
    Antimony
    Copper
    Lead
    Dia.
    Melting
    Temp., ° F
    Each
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Sn60Pb4060%0%0%0%40%0.015"3654879N11000000
    Sn63Pb3763%0%0%0%37%0.015"3654879N2200000
     
    Lead-Free, Flux Core
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Solder. Quick-Flow No-Clean Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications.
    Lead-free solder is safer to use than leaded solder and helps meet industry regulations.
    Material Composition
    1 lb.
    Solder Alloy
    Tin
    Silver
    Antimony
    Copper
    Lead
    Dia.
    Melting
    Temp., ° F
    Each
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Sn96.5Ag3Cu0.596.5%3%0%0.5%0%0.015"4254879N290000000
     

    Quick-Flow Rosin Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Solder. Quick-Flow Rosin Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications.
    The five flux cores allow fast soldering that uses less solder and transmits less heat to the joint. Rosin flux is quick acting with strong cleaning action but leaves residue that requires flux remover. Since this solder is electrically conductive, it’s good for electronics and electrical applications.
    Leaded, Flux Core
    Material
    Composition
    1 lb.
    Solder
    Alloy
    Tin
    Lead
    Dia.
    Melting
    Temp., ° F
    Each
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Sn60Pb4060%40%0.015"3757687A11000000
    Sn63Pb3763%37%0.015"3657745A400000
     

    Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Solder. Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications.
    Electrically conductive, this solder is best for electronics and electronics applications. It does not have a flux core, so you can choose the flux that works best for your application.
    Lead-Free, Flux Required
    Lead-free solder is safer to use than leaded solder and helps meet industry regulations.
    Material
    Composition
    1 lb.
    Solder
    Alloy
    Tin
    Copper
    Lead
    Dia.
    Melting
    Temp., ° F
    Each
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Sn99.3Cu0.799.3%0.7%0%0.015"4407827A21000000
     
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