TEMCo Nichrome 80 series wire 16 Gauge 25 FT Resistance AWG ga 16 AWG, Average wire diameter: 0.0508 in. (1.29032 mm), 0.2519 Ohms/ft at 68F ALLOY: Nichrome 80 (80% Ni, 19.5% Cr, 1.45% Si). Rated for temperatures up to 1180C (2150F). 100% MADE IN THE U.S.A. All TEMCo wire is produced and spooled right here in the U.S.A. PERFECTLY TENSIONED. Zero elongation, scratches or other flaws ensure quality wire on every spool. ZERO CONTAMINANTS. Clean production environment houses the spooling process. Hands-off computerized spooling eliminates skin salts and oils.