Chrome Vanadium Wire

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General Information

Material

Material Properties

Maximum Working Temp.

Ultimate Tensile Range (ksi min)

Modulus of Elasticity

Approx. Design % of Ultimate Tensile (torsional)

Common Sizes (inches)

Chrome Vanadium Wire
ASTM A-231 Valve Quality: ASTM A-232 AMS 6450

Cold drawn. Good for shock loads and medium elevated temperature applications. Susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement when plated.

425°F

325/190

(E)30
(G)11.5

45%

.043" to .500"

Wire Sizes (Diameter in Inches)

.043

.046

.054

.059

.060

.062

.072

.080

.091

.092

.095

.099

.102

.105

.113

.120

.125

.135

.162

.187

.207

.225

.262

.283

.312

.331

.343

.375

.406

.437

.468

Valve Quality* Wire Sizes (Diameter in Inches)

.059

.085

.090

.095

.109

.125

.135

.142

.148

.162

.177

.192

.207

.243

.262

.283

.306

.331

.343

Tensile Strength

Diameter
inches (mm)

Minimum Tensile Strength
psi (MPa)

Maximum Tensile Strength
psi (MPa)

Reduction of Area
minimum %

0.020 (0.051)

300,000 (2070)

325,000 (2240)

-

0.032 (0.81)

290,000 (2000)

315,000 (2170)

-

0.041 (1.04)

280,000 (1930)

305,000 (2100)

-

0.054 (1.37)

270,000 (1860)

295,000 (2035)

-

0.062 (1.58)

265,000 (1825)

290,000 (2000)

-

0.080 (2.03)

255,000 (1760)

275,000 (1895)

-

0.105 (2.67)

245,000 (1690)

265,000 (1825)

45%

0.135 (3.43)

235,000 (1620)

255,000 (1760)

45%

0.162 (4.12)

225,000 (1550)

245,000 (1690)

40%

0.192 (4.88)

220,000 (1550)

240,000 (1655)

40%

0.244 (6.20)

210,000 (1450)

230,000 (1585)

40%

0.283 (7.19)

205,000 (1415)

225,000 (1550)

40%

0.312 (7.92)

203,000 (1400)

223,000 (1540)

40%

0.375 (9.52)

200,000 (1380)

220,000 (1515)

40%

0.438 (11.13)

195,000 (1345)

215,000 (1480)

40%

0.500 (12.70)

190,000 (1310)

210,000 (1450)

40%


* - Valve quality material has improved surface quality.

† - Tensile strength values for intermediate diameters may be interpolated.

‡ - The reduction of area test is not applicable to wire diameters under 0.092in.



This data is provided as a reference guide only and is not intended for design purposes. Strength values and sizes are subject to change. Please check with a Suhm Spring representative for confirmation.