title: Effect of stretching on the physical properties of stainless steel wire.
abstract: Stretching of 25-gauge stainless steel wire causes alterations in the physical properties of the wire. The yield strength and ultimate tensile strength are increased and the elasticity is decreased. These alterations make stretched wire more satisfactory for maxillofacial surgical applications than unstretched wire.
authors.affiliation: Washington University School of Dental Medicine, St Louis, Missouri.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Colm
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Farish
mesh_terms: D001864:Bone Wires; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D004548:Elasticity; D008422:Materials Testing; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D013718:Tensile Strength
chemical_list: D013193:Stainless Steel