Sterling Silver Rectangle Sizing Stock, 1/2-Hard

This 1/2-hard, sterling silver rectangle sizing stock is named for its use in enlarging rings. Additionally, this wire is popular for shaping rings and cuff or bangle bracelets using metal-forming techniques. 1/2-Hard stock is partially work-hardened and will hold its shape under some stress; ideal for forming structures that will support other components. Keep in mind that hardness is changeable (by annealing or heat-hardening) and is relative among metal types (each temper will feel and handle differently from one metal to another). When finishing your pieces, also keep in mind that the harder the metal is, the brighter a finish it will take. This sterling silver sizing stock is milled in 12" straightened lengths. This stock is cut to order up to that length; due to the cutting capabilities of the shear, minimum purchase is 1".

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Form: Sizing stock
Shape: Rectangle
Metal type: Sterling silver
Metal color: White
Purity: .925
Hardness: 1/2-hard
Dimensions: 2 x 1.5mm, 4 x 1.5mm, 5 x 2mm, 2.5 x 1.5mm, 4.5 x 2mm, 5 x 1.5mm, 3 x 1.5mm, 4 x 2mm, 8 x 2mm, 6 x 2mm, 3 x 2mm, 2 x 1mm, 6 x 1.5mm
Length per weight: 3.26 ft./ozt (99.36 cm/ozt), 1.55 ft./ozt (47.24 cm/ozt), 1.01 ft./ozt (30.78 cm/ozt), 2.78 ft./ozt (84.73 cm/ozt), 1.02 ft./ozt (31.09 cm/ozt), 1.27 ft./ozt (38.71 cm/ozt), 2.21 ft./ozt (67.36 cm/ozt), 1.17 ft./ozt (35.66 cm/ozt), 7.11 in./ozt (18.06 cm/ozt), 9.54 in./ozt (24.23 cm/ozt), 1.57 ft./ozt (47.85 cm/ozt), 4.9 ft./ozt (149.35 cm/ozt), 1.07 ft./ozt (32.61 cm/ozt)
Weight per length: .307 ozt/ft. (.0101 ozt/cm), .647 ozt/ft. (.0212 ozt/cm), .99 ozt/ft. (.0325 ozt/cm), .36 ozt/ft. (.0118 ozt/cm), .978 ozt/ft. (.0321 ozt/cm), .788 ozt/ft. (.0259 ozt/cm), .453 ozt/ft. (.0149 ozt/cm), .856 ozt/ft. (.0281 ozt/cm), .141 ozt/ft. (.0555 ozt/cm), .105 ozt/ft. (.0413 ozt/cm), .637 ozt/ft. (.0209 ozt/cm), .204 ozt/ft. (.0067 ozt/cm), .937 ozt/ft. (.0307 ozt/cm)
Thickness: 0.059" (1.5mm), 0.078" (1.98mm), 0.079" (2.01mm), 0.097" (2.46mm), 0.039" (0.99mm)
Country of origin: United States