scope:

Form

This specification covers a corrosion-resistant steel in the form of wire 0.007 to 0.625 inch (0.18 to 15.88 mm) inclusive in nominal diameter, cold drawn to Condition C and capable of being precipitation heat treated to Condition CH900 (see 8.6).

Application

This wire has been used typically for springs requiring corrosion resistance and resistance to permanent set up to 600 °F (316 °C), but usage is not limited to such applications. Where parts require welding during fabrication, strength of this cold-drawn wire will be impaired.