Piano wire

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Description

A steel wire ranging in diameter from 0.03 to 0.065 inches. Piano wire is a high-grade uniform steel that is low in sulfur and phosphorus. It has a tensile strength of 350,000 to 400,000 pounds per square inch.

Synonyms and Related Terms

music wire; corde piano (Fr.); Klavierdraht (Deut.); pianosnaar (Ned.)

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