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Shooters Wire, Electric Matchheads
Wire Wrapping Tool
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Nichrome Wire 40 Gauge (Chromel C) Very fine nichrome wire, approximately 40 gauge and .0032" diameter (.079mm) This material is perfect for low amperage applications. Bridge wires, electric train smoker elements, sensors, magic tricks. 40 Gauge .00314" Diam. (0.079mm) 70.24 ohms per foot resistance $9.00 per 30 Foot Coil
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Nichrome Wire 34 Gauge (Chromel C) This high quality new stock 34 gauge nichrome wire is perfect for making your own electric matches. Make an endless supply of matches in an evening in front of the tube. 34 Gauge .0063" Diam. (0.16mm) 17.01 ohms per foot resistance $6.00 per 30 Foot Coil - whadda deal! - |
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Nichrome Wire 26 Gauge (Chromel C) - for Hot Wire Foam Cutting and Resistance Elements Nichrome alloy perfect for all Hot Wire applications. Great for poly bag sealers. Better yet, impress her with a Homemade Heater this Christmas! 26 gauge .01594" (0.408mm) 02.67 ohms per foot resistance $9.00 per 30 Foot Coil (see also 25 gauge Constantan below for hot wire applications) |
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Definition of NiCr 60 Chromel C: 60% Nickel, 16% Chrome, 24% Iron 2534 F (1390 C) melt point Also called Chromo C, Nikrothal 60, N6, HAI-NiCr 60, Tophet C, Resistohm 60, Cronifer II, Electroloy, Nichrome, Alloy C, Nikrothal 6, MWS-675, Stablohm 675 |
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Other Resistance Wires |
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For Hot Wire Cutting, Resistance Elements, Thermocouples. High-resistance alloy of approximately 40% nickel and 60% copper with a very low coefficient of thermal expansion (measure of expansion on heating). It is used in electrical resistors and other electrical applications because of its constant resistance under variations of temperature. 25 gauge .0175" (0.445mm) 02.67 ohms per foot resistance $6.00 per 30 Foot Coil |
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For resistors, cryo applications, high pressure sensors 26 gauge, .01594" ( 0.408mm) 01.160 ohms per foot resistance $25 per 30 foot coil Read more about Manganin here |
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This wire is actually a ribbon made of 304 stainless steel. It works perfect for bridgewire applications and is actually easier to solder than nichrome. This alloy is the most popular for medical appliances. The ease of joining with solder or welding, combined with excellent strength makes it desirable. This alloy is also one of the least expensive medical materials. Some examples of end products are stylets, catheters, guide wires, springs and needles. Download a spec sheet here, Adobe .pdf 319k .001" x .003" ribbon in approximately 2,500 foot spools for $9.00 each |
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Igniter and Electric Match Wire
22 gauge Two conductor Famous Maker Solid Core Copper Wire Also called "Shooter's Wire" for its use in the blasting and pyrotechnic industry Yellow and yellow-red conductor markings on zippable wire, 100 foot Coil for $8.00 Best Buy! 500 foot spool for $32.00 |
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NEW! Aerocon HotHead Electric Match Heads
These small printed circuit board chips have a 50 gauge nichrome 50 pieces - $10.00Easy to Make Matches: Cut your shooter's wire to desired length. Solder wire to both sides of the HotHead. Dip HotHead into a pyrogen Presto, an electric match for pennies.
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- For a information on wrapping your own e-match leads, take a look at this terrific tutorial by Jim Ball!
- Wow, yet another tutorial and pyrogen formula a .pdf document
- Carbon Resistor Igniters, a white paper by Bob Dahlquist NEW!
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From Wikipedia: Resistance alloy with moderate resistivity and low temperature coefficent. The resistance/temperature curve is not as flat as the constantans nor are the corrosion resistance properties as good. Manganin is a trademarked name for an alloy of copper, manganese, and nickel. Typically, the alloy contains 12% manganese and 2% nickel, with 86% copper. It was first developed by Edward Weston. Manganin foil and wire is used in the manufacture of resistors because of its superior temperature coefficient and long term stability. Several Manganin resistors served as the legal standard for the ohm in the United States from 1901 to 1990. Manganin is also used in gauges for studies of high-pressure shock waves (such as those generated from the detonation of explosives) because it has low strain sensitivity but high hydrostatic pressure sensitivity.
Electrical Properties |
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Temperature coefficient ( K-1 ) |
0.00001 |
Electrical resistivity ( µOhmcm ) Ohms per foot |
43-48 1.16 |
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Elongation at break ( % ) |
<50 |
Izod impact strength ( J m-1 ) |
107 |
Modulus of elasticity ( GPa ) |
124-159 |
Tensile strength ( MPa ) |
300-600 |
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Density ( g cm-3 ) |
8.4 |
Melting point ( C ) |
960 |
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Coefficient of thermal expansion @20-100C ( x10-6 K-1 ) |
14-19 |
Maximum use temperature in air ( C ) |
300 |
Thermal conductivity @23C ( W m-1 K-1 ) |
22 |