Manufacture of ASTM A320, ASME SA320 Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel Rods, Bars, Bolts, Boltings

Manufacturer of ASTM A-320, ASME SA-320 Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel Rod, Bar, Bolt, Bolting
Designation: A320/A320M − 11a
Standard Specification for
Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting for Low-Temperature
Service1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A320/A320M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

Scope*
1.1 This specification2 covers alloy steel bolting for pressure
vessels, valves, flanges, and fittings for low-temperature
service. See Specification A962/A962M for the definition of
bolting. The bars shall be hot-wrought and may be further
processed by centerless grinding or by cold drawing. Austenitic
stainless steel may be solution annealed or annealed and
strain-hardened. When strain hardened austenitic stainless steel
is ordered, the purchaser should take special care to ensure that
Appendix X1 is thoroughly understood.
1.2 Several grades are covered, including both ferritic and
austenitic steels designated L7, B8, etc. Selection will depend
on design, service conditions, mechanical properties, and
low-temperature characteristics. The mechanical requirements
of Table 1 indicate the diameters for which the minimum
mechanical properties apply to the various grades and classes,
and Table 2 stipulates the requirements for Charpy impact
energy absorption. The manufacturer should determine that the
material can conform to these requirements before parts are
manufactured. For example, when Grade L43 is specified to
meet the Table 2 impact energy values at −150 °F [−101 °C],
additional restrictions (such as procuring a steel with lower P
and S contents than might normally be supplied) in the
chemical composition for AISI 4340 are likely to be required.
NOTE 1—The committee formulating this specification has included
several grades of material that have been rather extensively used for the
present purpose. Other compositions will be considered for inclusion by
the committee from time to time as the need becomes apparent. Users
should note that hardenability of some of the grades mentioned may
restrict the maximum size at which the required mechanical properties are
obtainable.
1.3 The following referenced general requirements are indispensable
for application of this specification: Specification
A962/A962M.
1.4 Nuts for use with bolting are covered in Section 10 and
the nut material shall be impact tested.
1.5 Supplementary Requirements are provided for use at the
option of the purchaser. The supplementary requirements shall
apply only when specified in the purchase order or contract.
1.6 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units
and SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract
specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI) units,
the inch-pound units shall apply.
1.7 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
with the standard.
Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:3
A194/A194M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
for Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service,
or Both
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
of Steel Products
A962/A962M Specification for Common Requirements for
Bolting Intended for Use at Any Temperature from Cryogenic
to the Creep Range
E566 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Sorting
of Ferrous Metals
F436 Specification for Hardened Steel Washers
F606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties
of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloysand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.22 on Steel Forgings and Wrought Fittings for Piping Applications and Bolting
Materials for Piping and Special Purpose Applications.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originally
approved in 1948. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as A320/A320M–11.
DOI: 10.1520/A0320_A0320M-11a.
2 For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification
SA-320 in Section II of that Code.
3 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2.2 ASME Standards:4
B1.1 Screw Threads
B18.22.1 Plain Washers
Ordering Information
3.1 It is the purchaser’s responsibility to specify in the
purchase order all information necessary to purchase the
needed materials. Examples of such information include, but
are not limited to, the following:
3.1.1 Quantity and size,
3.1.2 Heat-treated condition, that is, for the austenitic stainless
steels, solution-treated (Class 1); solution-treated after
finishing (Class 1A); and annealed and strain-hardened (Class
2),
3.1.3 Description of items required (bars, bolts, screws, or
studs),
3.1.4 Nuts and washers, if required by the purchaser, in
accordance with Section 10, and
3.1.5 Special requirements, in accordance with 5.1.1, 5.1.2,
5.1.3, and 13.1.
Common Requirements
4.1 Bolting supplied to this specification shall conform to
the requirements of Specification A962/A962M. These requirements
include test methods, finish, thread dimensions,
macroetch (carbon and alloy steels only) marking, certification,
optional supplementary requirements, and others. Failure to
comply with the requirements of Specification A962/A962M
constitutes nonconformance with this specification. In case of
conflict between the requirements in this specification and
Specification A962/A962M, this specification shall prevail.
4.2 For L7M bolting, the final heat treatment, which may be
the tempering operation if conducted at 1150 °F [620 °C]
minimum, shall be done after machining and forming operations,
including thread rolling and any type of cutting.
Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Heat Treatment:
5.1.1 Bolting shall be allowed to cool to room temperature
after rolling or forging. Grades L7, L7A, L7B, L7C, L7M, L43,
L1, L70, L71, L72, and L73 shall be reheated to above the
upper critical temperature and liquid quenched and tempered.
Grades B8, B8C, B8M, B8T, B8F, B8P, B8LN, and B8MLN
shall receive a carbide solution treatment. Products made from
such material are described as Class 1. This shall consist of
holding the material for a sufficient time at a temperature at
which the chromium carbide will go into solution and then
cooling in air or in a liquid medium at a rate sufficient to
prevent reprecipitation of the carbide. Material thus treated is
described as Class 1. If specified in the purchase order, material
shall be solution treated in the finished condition; material so
treated is described as Class 1A.
5.1.2 When increased mechanical properties are desired,
austenitic bolting shall be solution annealed and strain hardened
if specified in the purchase order; material so treated is
identified as Class 2.
5.1.3 If scale-free bright finish is required, this shall be
specified in the purchase order.
5.1.4 For L7M bolting, the final heat treatment, which may
be the tempering or stress-relieving operation conducted at
1150 °F [620 °C] minimum, shall be done after machining or
rolling of the threads and any type of cutting.
Mechanical Requirements
6.1 Tensile Properties:
6.1.1 The material as represented by the tension specimens
shall conform to the requirements as to tensile properties
prescribed in Table 1 at room temperature after heat treatment
(see 5.1.1). Alternatively, Class 2 Strain Hardened Headed
Fasteners shall be tested full size after strain hardening to
determine tensile strength and yield strength and shall conform
to the requirements prescribed in Table 1. Should the results of
full size tests conflict with results of tension specimen tests,
full size test results shall prevail.
6.1.2 Number of Tests:
6.1.2.1 For heat-treated bars, one tension test and one
impact test consisting of three specimens shall be made for
each diameter of each heat represented in each tempering
charge. When heat treated without interruption in continuous
furnaces, the material in a lot shall be the same heat, same prior
condition, same size, and subjected to the same heat treatment.
Not fewer than two tensile tests and two impact tests are
required for each lot containing 20 000 lbs [9000 kg] or less.
Every additional 10 000 lbs [4500 kg] or fraction thereof
requires an additional tensile test and impact test.
6.1.2.2 For studs, bolts, screws, etc., one tension test and
one set of three impact specimens shall be made for each
diameter of each heat involved in the lot. Each lot shall consist
of the following:
Diameter, in. [mm] Lot Size, lb [kg]
11⁄8 [30] and under 1500 [680] or fraction thereof
Over 11⁄8 [30] to 13⁄4 [45],
incl
4500 [2040] or fraction
thereof
Over 13⁄4 [45] to 21⁄2 [65],
incl
6000 [2700] or fraction
thereof
Over 21⁄2 [65] 100 pieces or fraction thereof
6.1.2.3 Full Size Specimens, Headed Fasteners—Headed
fasteners 1 1⁄2 in. in body diameter and smaller, with body
length three times the diameter or longer, and which are
produced by upsetting or forging (hot or cold) shall be
subjected to full size testing in accordance with 6.1.3. This
testing shall be in addition to tensile testing as specified in
6.1.1. The lot size shall be shown in 6.1.2.2. Failure shall occur
in the body or threaded sections with no failure, or indications
of failure, such as cracks, at the junction of the head and shank.
6.1.3 Full Size Fasteners, Wedge Tensile Testing—When
applicable, see 6.1.2.3. Headed fasteners shall be wedge tested
full size in accordance with Annex A3 of Test Methods and
Definitions A370 and shall conform to the tensile strength
shown in Table 1. The minimum full size breaking strength
(lbf) for individual sizes shall be as follows:
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TABLE 1 Mechanical Requirements
Class and Grade, Diameter, in [mm] Heat Treatment
Minimum
Tempering
Temperature
°F [°C]
Tensile
Strength,
min, ksi
[MPa]
Yield Strength,
min, ksi
[MPa] (0.2 %
offset)
Elongation
in 2 in.
or 50
mm min, %
Reduction
of Area,
min, %
Hardness
max
Ferritic Steels
L7, L7A, L7B, L7C, L70, L71, L72, L73 125 105 16 50 321 HBW or 35
HRC
21⁄2 [65] and underA quenched and tempered 1100
[593]
[860] [725]
L43 125 105 16 50 321 HBW or 35
HRC
4 [100] and underA quenched and tempered 1100
[593]
[860] [725]
L7M 100 80 18 50 235 HBWB or
99 HRB
21⁄2 [65] and underA quenched and tempered 1150
[620]
[690] [550]
L1 125 105 16 50 . . .
1 [25] and underA quenched and tempered [860] [725]
Austenitic SteelsC
Class 1: B8, B8C, B8M, B8P,
B8F, B8T, B8LN, B8MLN, all diameters
carbide solution treated 75
[515]
30
[205]
30 50 223 HBWD or
96 HRB
Class 1A: B8A, B8CA, B8MA, B8PA,
B8FA, B8TA, B8LNA,
B8MLNA, all diameters
carbide solution treated in the
finished condition
75
[515]
30
[205]
30 50 192 HBW or 90
HRB
Class 2: B8, B8C, B8P, B8F, B8T: carbide solution treated and strain
hardened
3⁄4 [20] and under 125
[860]
100
[690]
12 35 321 HBW or 35
HRC
over 3⁄4 to 1 [20 to 25], incl 115
[795]
80
[550]
15 30 321 HBW or 35
HRC
over 1 to 11⁄4 [25 to 32], incl 105
[725]
65
[450]
20 35 321 HBW or 35
HRC
over 11⁄4 to 11⁄2 [32 to 40], inclA 100
[690]
50
[345]
28 45 321 HBW or 35
HRC
Class 2: B8M: carbide solution treated and strain
hardened
3⁄4 [20] and under 110
[760]
95
[655]
15 45 321 HBW or 35
HRC
over 3⁄4 to 1 [20 to 25], incl 100
[690]
80
[550]
20 45 321 HBW or 35
HRC
over 1 to 11⁄4 [25 to 32], incl 95
[655]
65
[450]
25 45 321 HBW or 35
HRC
over 11⁄4 to 11⁄2 [32 to 40], inclA 90
[620]
50
[345]
30 45 321 HBW or 35
HRC
A These upper diameter limits were established on the basis that these were the largest sizes commonly available that consistently met specification property limits. They are not intended as absolute limits beyond
which bolting materials could no longer be certified to the specification.
B To meet the tensile requirements, the Brinell hardness shall not be less than 200 HBW or 93 HRB.
C Class 1 products are made from solution-treated material. Class 1A products are solution treated in the finished condition for corrosion resistance; heat treatment is critical for enhancing this physical property and
meeting the mechanical property requirements. Class 2 products are made from solution-treated material that has been strain hardened. Austenitic steels in the strain-hardened condition may not show uniform properties
throughout the cross section, particularly in sizes over 3⁄4 in. [20 mm] in diameter.
D For sizes 3⁄4 in. [20 mm] in diameter and smaller, a maximum hardness of 241 HBW (100 HRB) is permitted.
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Ts5 UTS3As (1)
where:
Ts = Wedge tensile strength
UTS = Tensile strength specified in Table 1, and
As = Stress area, square inches, as shown in ASME B1.1
or calculated as follows:
As5 0.785 ~D 2 ~0.974/n!!2 (2)
where:
D = Nominal thread size, and
n = The number of threads per inch.
6.2 Impact Properties:
6.2.1 Requirements:
6.2.1.1 Impact tests are required for the grades shown in
Table 3. Class 1, 1A, and 2 austenitic steels for temperatures
above -325 °F [-200 °C]; Class 1 and 1A austenitic Grades B8,
B8A, B8P, B8PA, B8C, B8CA, B8LN, and B8LNA above -425
°F [-255 °C]; and ferritic or austenitic bolting 1⁄2 in. (12.5 mm)
and smaller, are exempt from impact testing, unless Supplementary
Requirement S1 is specified in the purchase order (see
1.4). All other material furnished under this specification shall
be tested. Material of Grades L7, L7A, L7B, L7C, L7M, L43,
L70, L71, L72, and L73 shall show a minimum impact energy
absorption of 20 ft · lbf [27 J] and of Grade L1 a minimum
impact energy absorption of 40 ft · lbf [54 J] at the test
temperature when tested by the procedure specified in the
applicable portions of Sections 19 to 28 of Test Methods and
Definitions A370. The temperature of the coolant used for
chilling the test specimens shall be controlled within 63 °F
[1.5 °C]. Test temperatures for ferritic grades are listed in Table
Exceptions to this requirement are permissible, and the
impact tests may be made at specified temperatures different
than those shown in Table 4, provided the test temperature is at
least as low as the intended service temperature and the bolting
is suitably marked to identify the reported test temperature.
When impact testing is required for austenitic grades, test
criteria shall be agreed upon between the supplier and purchaser.
6.2.1.2 The impact test requirements for standard and subsize
Charpy test specimens are prescribed in Table 2.
6.2.2 Number of Tests:
6.2.2.1 The test requirements for heat-treated bars are given
in 6.1.2.1.
6.2.2.2 For test requirements on studs, bolts, screws, etc.,
see 6.1.2.2.
6.2.2.3 Impact tests are not required to be made on heattreated
bars, bolts, screws, studs, and stud bolts 1⁄2 in. [12.5
mm] and under in diameter.
6.2.3 Test Specimens—For sections 1 in. [25 mm] or less in
diameter, test specimens shall be taken at the axis; for sections
over 1 in. [25 mm] in diameter, midway between the axis and
the surface.
6.3 Hardness Requirements:
6.3.1 The hardness shall conform to the requirements prescribed
in Table 1. Hardness testing shall be performed in
accordance with either Specification A962/A962M or with Test
Methods F606.
6.3.2 The maximum hardness of Grade L7M shall be 235
HBW or 99 HRB (conversion in accordance with Table
Number 2B of Test Methods and Definitions A370). Minimum
hardness shall not be less than 200 HBW or 93 HRB.
Conformance to this hardness shall be ensured by testing each
bolt or stud by Brinell or Rockwell B methods in accordance
with 6.3.1.
6.3.2.1 The use of 100 % electromagnetic testing for hardness
as an alternative to 100 % indentation hardness testing is
permissible when qualified by sampling using indentation
hardness testing. Each lot tested for hardness electromagnetically
shall be 100 % examined in accordance with Practice
E566. Following electromagnetic testing for hardness, a random
sample of a minimum of 100 pieces in each purchase lot
(as defined in 6.1.2.2) shall be tested by indentation hardness
methods. All samples must meet hardness requirements to
permit acceptance of the lot. If any one sample is outside of the
specified maximum or minimum hardness, the lot shall be
rejected and either reprocessed and resampled, or tested 100 %
by indentation hardness methods.
6.3.2.2 In the event a controversy exists relative to minimum
strength, tension tests shall prevail over hardness readings.
Products which have been tested and found acceptable
shall have a line under the grade symbol.
Chemical Composition
7.1 Each alloy shall conform to the chemical composition
requirements prescribed in Table 3.
Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
8.1 Bolts, screws, studs, and stud bolts shall be pointed and
shall have a workmanlike finish.
Retests
9.1 If the results of the mechanical tests of any test lot do
not conform to the requirements specified, the manufacturer
may retreat such lot not more than twice, in which case two
additional tension tests and one additional impact test consisting
of three specimens shall be made from such lot, all of
which shall conform to the requirements specified.
Nuts and Washers
10.1 Bolts, studs, and stud bolts of Grades L7, L7A, L7B,
L7C, L43, L1, L70, L71, L72, and L73 shall be equipped with
TABLE 2 Impact Energy Absorption Requirements
Size of
Specimen, mm
Minimum Impact Value
Required for Average
of Each Set of Three
Specimens, ft·lbf [J]
Minimum Impact
Value Permitted for
One Specimen Only
of a Set, ft·lbf [J]
All Grades Except L1A
10 by 10
10 by 7.5
20 [27]
16 [22]
15 [20]
12 [16]
Grade L1
10 by 10
10 by 7.5
40 [54]
32 [44]
30 [41]
24 [32]
A See 6.2.1.1 for permitted exemptions.
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TABLE 3 Chemical Requirements (Composition, %)A
Type . . . . . . Ferritic
Steels
Grade
Symbol . . . . .
L7, L7M, L70 L7A, L71 L7B, L72 L7C, L73 L43 L1
Description . . . Chromium-MolybdenumB
Carbon-
Molybdenum
(AISI 4037)
Chromium-
Molybdenum
(AISI 4137)
Nickel-Chromium-
Molybdenum
(AISI 8740)
Nickel-Chromium-
Molybdenum
(AISI 4340) Low-Carbon Boron
Range,
%
Product
Variation,
%
Range,
%
Product
Variation,
%
Range,
%
Product
Variation,
%
Range,
%
Product
Variation,
%
Range,
%
Product
Variation,
%
Range,
%
Product
Variation,
%
Over or
Under
Over or
Under
Over or
Under
Over or
Under
Over or
Under
Over or
Under
Carbon 0.38–
0.48C
0.02 0.35–
0.40
0.02 0.35–
0.40
0.02 0.38–
0.43
0.02 0.38–
0.43
0.02 0.17–
0.24
0.01
Manganese 0.75–
1.00
0.04 0.70–
0.90
0.03 0.70–
0.90
0.03 0.75–
1.00
0.04 0.60–
0.85
0.03 0.70–
1.40
0.04
Phosphorus
max
0.035 0.005
over
0.035 0.005
over
0.035 0.005
over
0.035 0.005
over
0.035 0.005
over
0.035 0.005
over
Sulfur, max 0.040 0.005
over
0.040 0.005
over
0.040 0.005
over
0.040 0.005
over
0.040 0.005
over
0.050 0.005
over
Silicon 0.15–
0.35
0.02 0.15–
0.35
0.02 0.15–
0.35
0.02 0.15–
0.35
0.02 0.15–
0.35
0.02 0.15–
0.30
0.02
Nickel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.40–
0.70
0.03 1.65–
2.00
0.05 . . . . . .
Chromium 0.80–
1.10
0.05 . . . . . . 0.80–
1.10
0.05 0.40–
0.60
0.03 0.70–
0.90
0.03 . . . . . .
Molybdenum 0.15–
0.25
0.02 0.20–
0.30
0.02 0.15–
0.25
0.02 0.20–
0.30
0.02 0.20–
0.30
0.02 . . . . . .
Boron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.001–
0.003
. . .
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austenitic Steels, Classes 1, 1A, and 2D
Grade Symbol . . . . . . . B8, B8A B8C, B8CA
UNS Designation. . . . . . . . . . . S 30400(304) S 34700(347)
Range, %
Product Variation, %
Range, %
Product Variation, %
Over or Under Over or Under
Carbon, max 0.08 0.01 over 0.08 0.01 over
Manganese, max 2.00 0.04 over 2.00 0.04 over
Phosphorus, max 0.045 0.010 over 0.045 0.010 over
Sulfur, max 0.030 0.005 over 0.030 0.005 over
Silicon, max 1.00 0.05 over 1.00 0.05 over
Nickel 8.0–11.0 0.15 9.0–12.0 0.15
Chromium 18.0–20.0 0.20 17.0–19.0 0.20
Columbium + Tantalum . . . . . . 10 × carbon
content, min. –1.10
max
0.05 under
Type. . . . . . . . Austenitic Steels, Classes 1, 1A, and 2D
Grade Symbol . . . . . . B8T, B8TA B8P, B8PA B8F, B8FA B8M, B8MA
UNS Designation . . . . S 32100(321) S 30500 S 30300(303) S 30323(303Se) S 31600(316)
Range, %
Product
Variation, %
Range, %
Product
Variation, %
Range, %
Product
Variation, %
Range, %
Product
Variation, %
Range, %
Product
Variation, %
Over or
Under
Over or
Under
Over or
Under
Over or
Under
Over or
Under
Carbon, max 0.08 0.01 over 0.08 0.01 over 0.15 0.01 over 0.15 0.01 over 0.08 0.01 over
Manganese, max 2.00 0.04 over 2.00 0.04 over 2.00 0.04 over 2.00 0.04 over 2.00 0.04 over
Phosphorus, max 0.045 0.010 over 0.045 0.010 over 0.20 0.010 over 0.20 0.010 over 0.045 0.010 over
Sulfur 0.030, max 0.005 over 0.030, max 0.005 over 0.15, min 0.020 0.06, max 0.010 over 0.030, max 0.005 over
Silicon, max 1.00 0.05 over 1.00 0.05 over 1.00 0.05 over 1.00 0.05 over 1.00 0.05 over
Nickel
9.0–
12.0
0.15
10.5–
13.0
0.15
8.0–
10.0
0.10
8.0–
10.0
0.10
10.0–
14.0
0.15
Chromium
17.0–
19.0
0.20
17.0–
19.0
0.20
17.0–
19.0
0.20
17.0–
19.0
0.20
16.0–
18.0
0.20
Molybdenum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.00–
3.00
0.10
Selenium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.15–
0.35
0.03 under . . . . . .
Titanium 5 × carbon
content,
min
0.05 under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nitrogen 0.10, max 0.01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austenitic Steels, Classes 1 and 1A
Grade Symbol . . . . . . . B8LN, B8LNA B8MLN, B8MLNA
UNS Designation . . . . . . . . . . . S 30453 S 31653
Range, %
Product Variation, %
Range, %
Product Variation, %
Over or Under Over or Under
Carbon, max 0.030 0.005 over 0.030 0.005 over
Manganese, max 2.00 0.04 over 2.00 0.04 over
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ferritic alloy nuts conforming to Grade 4 or Grade 7 of
Specification A194/A194M or a grade of steel similar to the
studs. Grade 7M nuts at a hardness not exceeding 235 HBW (or
equivalent) shall be used with Grade L7M bolts, studs, and stud
bolts. All nut materials, including those which may be supplied
under Specification A194/A194M, shall be subject to the
impact requirements of this specification in the following
manner: impact tests shall be made on test specimens taken
from the bar or plate from the heat of steel used for manufacturing
the nuts, and heat treated with the nut blanks.
10.2 Bolts, studs, and stud bolts of Grades B8, B8C, B8T,
B8P, B8F, B8M, B8LN, and B8MLN shall be equipped with
austenitic alloy nuts conforming to Grades 8, 8C, 8T, 8F, 8M,
8LN, and 8MLN for Specification A194/A194M. Impact tests
are not required for Grades 8F, 8M, 8T, and 8MLN for
temperatures above −325 °F [−200 °C] and for Grades 8, 8P,
8C, and 8LN above −425 °F [−255 °C].
10.3 If the purchaser requires nuts with a Charpy impact
energy absorption of not less than 20 ft · lbf [27 J] at
temperatures below −150 °F [−100 °C], he may require that the
nuts conform to Grades 8, 8C, 8M, 8P, 8T, 8F, 8LN, or 8MLN
of Specification A194/A194M.
10.4 Washers for use with ferritic steel bolting shall conform
to Specification F436.
10.5 Washers for use with austenitic steel bolting shall be
made of austenitic steel as agreed upon between the manufacturer
and purchaser.
10.6 Washer dimensions shall be in accordance with requirements
of ASME B18.22.1, unless otherwise specified in
the purchase order.
Threads
11.1 Where practical, all threads shall be formed after heat
treatment. Class 1A, Grades B8A, B8CA, B8MA, B8PA,
B8FA, B8TA, B8LNA, and B8MLNA are to be solutiontreated
in the finished condition.
Certification
12.1 Certification is required. See Specification A962/
A962M.
Product Marking
13.1 In addition to the requirements of Specification A962/
A962M, the grade symbol marked shall be as shown in Table
In the case of Class 2, Grades B8, B8C, B8M, B8P, B8F, and
B8T strain hardened as provided in Table 1, a line shall be
stamped under the grade symbol in order to distinguish it from
Class 1 and Class 1A bolting which has not been strain
hardened. In the case of Class 1A, the marking B8A, B8CA,
B8MA, B8PA, B8FA, B8TA, B8LNA, and B8MLNA identifies
the material as being in the solution-treated condition in the
finished state. Grade L7M shall be 100 % evaluated in conformance
with this specification and shall have a line under the
grade symbol.
13.2 Nuts from materials that have been impact tested shall
be marked with the letter “L.”
Keywords
14.1 additional elements; austenitic stainless steel; bolts—
steel; chromium-molybdenum steel; fasteners—steel; markings
on fittings; nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel;
pressure vessel service; stainless steel bolting; starting material;
steel bars—alloy; steel bolting; steel flanges; steel valves;
temperature service applications—low
TABLE 3 Continued
Phosphorus, max 0.045 0.010 over 0.045 0.010 over
Sulfur, max 0.030 0.005 over 0.030 0.005 over
Silicon, max 1.00 0.05 over 1.00 0.05 over
Nickel 8.0–10.5 0.15 10.0–14.0 0.15
Chromium 18.0–20.0 0.20 16.0–18.0 0.20
Molybdenum . . . . . . 2.00–3.00 0.10
Nitrogen 0.10–0.16 0.01 0.10–0.16 0.01
A The intentional addition of Bi, Se, Te, and Pb is not permitted except for Grade B8F, in which selenium is specified and required.
B Typical steel compositions used for this grade include 4140, 4142, 4145, 4140H, 4142H, and 4145H.
C For the L7M grade, a minimum carbon content of 0.28 % is permitted provided that the required tensile properties are met in the section sizes involved; the use of
AISI 4130 or 4130H is allowed.
D Class 1 are made from solution-treated material. Class 1A products (B8A, B8CA, B8MA, B8PA, B8FA, and B8TA) are solution-treated in the finished condition. Class
2 products are solution-treated and strain-hardened.
TABLE 4 Recommended Test Temperature for Stock Parts
Grade
Test Temperature
°F °C
L7M, L70, L71, L72, L73 −100 −73
L7, L7A, L7B, L7C −150 −101
L43 −150 −101
L1 −100 −73
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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
inquiry, contract, and order.
S1. Impact Properties
S1.1 When impact properties are desired for austenitic steel
grades exempt from testing under 6.2.1, test shall be made as
agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
S2. Lateral Expansion
S2.1 When lateral expansion measurements for ferritic
steels are required in addition to the energy absorption requirements
of 6.2.1.1, the minimum value for each specimen of a set
must be .015 in. [0.38 mm]. The test temperature shall be
specified by the purchaser and agreed upon by the producer.
NOTE S2.1—Grades L7, L7A, L7B will generally have difficulty
meeting the minimum value at −150 °F [−101 °C]. Grade L43 may be
preferred.
S3. Hardness Testing of Class 2 Bolting for ASME Applications
S3.1 The maximum hardness shall be Rockwell C35 immediately
under the thread roots. The hardness shall be taken on
a flat area at least 1⁄8 in. [3 mm] across, prepared by removing
threads. No more material than necessary shall be removed to
prepare the flat area. Hardness determinations shall be made at
the same frequency as tensile tests.
S4. Restriction to Use Only Ingot Cast Steel
S4.1 The starting material must be ingot cast. Use of
continuous cast material is not permitted.
APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. STRAIN HARDENING OF AUSTENITIC STEELS
X1.1 Strain hardening is the increase in strength and hardness
that results from plastic deformation below the recrystallization
temperature (cold work). This effect is produced in
austenitic stainless steels by reducing oversized bars or wire to
the desired final size by cold drawing or other process. The
degree of strain hardening achievable in any alloy is limited by
its strain hardening characteristics. In addition, the amount of
strain hardening that can be produced is further limited by the
variables of the process, such as the total amount of crosssection
reduction, die angle, and bar size. In large diameter
bars, for example, plastic deformation will occur principally in
the outer regions of the bar, so that the increased strength and
hardness due to strain hardening is achieved predominantly
near the surface of the bar. That is, the smaller the bar, the
greater the penetration of strain hardening.
X1.2 Thus, the mechanical properties of a given strain
hardened fastener are dependent not just on the alloy, but also
on the size of bar from which it is machined. The minimum bar
size that can be used, however, is established by the configuration
of the fastener, so that the configuration can affect the
strength of the fastener.
X1.3 For example, a stud of a particular alloy and size may
be machined from a smaller diameter bar than a bolt of the
same alloy and size because a larger diameter bar is required to
accommodate the head of the bolt. The stud, therefore, is likely
to be stronger than the same size bolt in a given alloy.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A320/A320M–11, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved November 1, 2011)
(1) Clarified certification and marking to reflect changes to
Specification A962/A962M.
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A320/A320M–10a, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved May 1, 2011)
(1) Added Supplementary Requirement S4.
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Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A320/A320M–10, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved November 1, 2010)
(1) Clarified impact test requirements for carbide solution
treated austenitic stainless steel in 6.2.1.1.
(2) Revised 6.1.2.1.
(3) Changed “HB” to “HBW” throughout.
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A320/A320M–08, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved May 1, 2010)
(1) Revised title and replaced occurrences of “bolting material”
with “bolting.” Dropped definition for “bolting material”
because it is in Specification A962/A962M. Updated Scope
section relative to supplementary requirements, use of SI units
as per Guide A994 and added reference to Specification
A962/A962M as indispensable for application of this specification.
Dropped marking sections covered in Specification
A962/A962M.
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