This Nickel Silver Wire is a traditional alternative to sterling silver.....and probably one of the most misunderstood metals!
First, this wire does not contain any silver, but yes, does contain nickel. This is CDA #752 alloy (65% copper, 17% zinc, 18% nickel)
Second, it does go by a LOT of other names such as German Silver Wire, Argentann, Paktong, New Silver, Nickel Brass,or Alpacca Silver.
Third, some segment of the population WILL have a reaction to it called Contact Dermatitis. We can't find any reliable figures, but the most common problem is with pierced earrings.
Last, most of us come into contact with Nickel Silver EVERY day. It is the most common metal used in zippers, keys, musical instruments, model railroad tracks as well as many coins, plumbing fittings, silverware and jewelry.
Nickel Silver has a bright silver tone, it resists tarnishing and is both strong and durable....oh yes, it is inexpensive!
This wire is dead soft....for nickel silver, which is a little harder than copper and this will work harden very quickly.
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6 gauge AWG = 4.11mm
1 foot = 0.3 meter
8 gauge AWG = 3.26mm
2 feet = .67 meters
10 gauge AWG = 2.5mm
3 feet = 1 meters
12 gauge AWG = 2.05mm
5 feet = 1.5 meters
14 gauge AWG = 1.63mm
10 feet = 3 meters
16 gauge AWG = 1.29mm
15 feet = 4.5 meters
18 gauge AWG = 1mm
50 feet = 15.25 meters
20 gauge AWG = 0.8mm
75 feet = 22 meters
22 gauge AWG = 0.57mm
100 feet = 30.4 meters
24 gauge AWG = 0.51mm
150 feet = 45.72 meters
26 gauge AWG = 0.41mm
200 feet = 60.96 meters
28 gauge AWG = 0.31m
300 feet = 91.4 meters
30 gauge AWG = 0.25mm
300 feet = 91.4 meters
32 gauge AWG = 0.20mm
300 feet = 91.4 meters
► We usually have much more in stock.
► Did you know that we guarantee that the wire our customers receive will be 100% free of defects and the correct length and gauge. If there is a problem, we will send a free replacement. No questions asked!
We will also send along a free self-addressed stamped envelope to return the defective coil
Materials: made in the usa, does not contain lead, nickel silver.