Stainless steel 316L wire is a single strand wire with no coating. This particular stainless steel 316L alloy performs well at higher temperatures, has considerable corrosion resistance, and forms & welds easily; additionally, the bright annealed finish gives the wire an attractive reflectivity. As such, this wire is practical for general electrical projects and craft/jewelry uses, as well as specialized purposes such as marine, scientific, or medical applications.
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Alloy
316
Finish
Bright/Clean
Wire Size
42 AWG
Metal Type
Stainless Steel
Shape
Wire
Finish
Bright/Clean
Brand
Remington Industries
Weight/Lineal Foot
0.0151 pounds
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Mechanical Properties

Rockwell Hardness B Scale
95
Yield Tensile Strength KSI
37
Brinell Hardness 3000 kg load
210
Elongation % in 2 in.
52
Melting Point °F
2500 - 2550
Shear Strength KSI
58
Machinability %
36
Density g/cm^3
8
Electrical Conductivity % IACS
2
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI
82
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Chemistry Information : 316 Stainless Steel

Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
C
0.08
Cr
18  max
Mn
2
Fe
82
Mo
3  max
Ni
14  max
P
0.045
S
0.03
Si
1

The 42 AWG Stainless Steel 316L Wire is made from corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel alloy, featuring a bright annealed finish for attractive reflectivity. It performs well at higher temperatures, is easy to form and weld, and has a Rockwell hardness of 95 with good machinability.

Yes, this wire is practical for specialized uses such as marine, scientific, and medical applications due to its excellent corrosion resistance and high-temperature performance.

The wire is available in multiple standard lengths including 300, 1200, 3000, 6000, and 12000 inches, all in stock and ready to ship. Custom cut options are not indicated as available.

No, material test reports (MTRs) are not available for this stainless steel 316L wire.

The wire weighs approximately 0.0151 pounds per unit and has an electrical conductivity rating of 2, reflecting its stainless steel composition.

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