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Wire - brass Used for applications requiring water resistance also know as ASTM B134. Modulus of elasticity is 16,000,000 psi, the modulus in torsion is 6,000,000 psi, and maximum operating temperature is 200 degree F.
Wire - chrome silicon Same as chrome vanadium except can handle higher stresses also know as ASTM A 401. Modulus of elasticity is 30,000,000 psi, the modulus in torsion is 11,500,000 psi, and maximum operating temperature is 250 degree F.
Wire - chrome vanadium An alloy material used for high stresses in larger wire sizes also known as ASTM A 231. Modulus of elasticity is 30,000,000 psi, the modulus in torsion is 11,500,000 psi, and maximum operating temperature is 250 degree F.
Wire - hard drawn MB A carbon steel used for low stresses and lower cost also known as ASTM A 227. Modulus of elasticity is 30,000,000 psi, the modulus in torsion is 11,500,000 psi, and maximum operating temperature is 250 degree F.
Wire - music A high carbon steel used for high stress applications also known as ASTM A 228. Modulus of elasticity is 30,000,000 psi, the modulus in torsion is 11,500,000 psi, and maximum operating temperature is 250 degree F.
Wire - oil tempered A carbon steel used for wire forms and torsion springs also known as ASTM A 229. Modulus of elasticity is 30,000,000 psi, the modulus in torsion is 11,500,000 psi, and maximum operating temperature is 250 degree F.
Wire - phosphor bronze Used for electrical applications also know as ASTM B 159. Modulus of elasticity is 15,000,000 psi, the modulus in torsion is 6,250,000 psi, and maximum operating temperature is 200 degree F.
Wire - Stainless steel (302) Used for high temperature and corrosion resistance but is magnetic and also known as ASTM A 313 or AISI 302. Modulus of elasticity is 28,000,000 psi, the modulus in torsion is 10,000,000 psi, and maximum operating temperature is 550 degree F.
Wire - stainless steel (316) Same as 302 stainless except better resistance to heat and corrosion also known as ASTM A 313 or AISI 316. Modulus of elasticity is 28,000,000 psi, the modulus in torsion is 10,000,000 psi, and maximum operating temperature is 550 degree F.