Type D Wire (Kanthal Wire or Equivalent)
Composition: 22% Chromium, 4.8% Aluminum, Fe balance
Specific Resistance: 812 Ohms / circ. mil foot @ 68°F / 20°C
Maximum continuous operating temperature: 2370°F / 1300°C
(element temperature in air)
Melting Point: 1500°C / 2730°F
Density: (lbs/in3): 0.262
Resistance Tolerance: 17 ga. through 23 ga. ±3%, 24 ga. through 36 ga. ±5%, 37 ga. ±8%