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F606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Prop-
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee erties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
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
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approved in 1948. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as A320/A320M–11. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/A0320_A0320M-11a. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SA-320 in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.
A320/A320M – 11a
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6.2.2 Number of Tests: 10.1 Bolts, studs, and stud bolts of Grades L7, L7A, L7B,
6.2.2.1 The test requirements for heat-treated bars are given L7C, L43, L1, L70, L71, L72, and L73 shall be equipped with
in 6.1.2.1. ferritic alloy nuts conforming to Grade 4 or Grade 7 of
Type . . . . . . Ferritic
Steels
Grade
L7, L7M, L70 L7A, L71 L7B, L72 L7C, L73 L43 L1
Symbol . . . . .
Carbon- Chromium- Nickel-Chromium- Nickel-Chromium-
Molybdenum Molybdenum Molybdenum Molybdenum
Description . . . Chromium-MolybdenumB (AISI 4037) (AISI 4137) (AISI 8740) (AISI 4340) Low-Carbon Boron
Product Product Product Product Product Product
Variation, Variation, Variation, Variation, Variation, Variation,
Range, % Range, % Range, % Range, % Range, % Range, %
% % % % % %
Over or Over or Over or Over or Over or Over or
Under Under Under Under Under Under
Carbon 0.38– 0.02 0.35– 0.02 0.35– 0.02 0.38– 0.02 0.38– 0.02 0.17– 0.01
0.48C 0.40 0.40 0.43 0.43 0.24
Manganese 0.75– 0.04 0.70– 0.03 0.70– 0.03 0.75– 0.04 0.60– 0.03 0.70– 0.04
1.00 0.90 0.90 1.00 0.85 1.40
Phosphorus 0.035 0.005 0.035 0.005 0.035 0.005 0.035 0.005 0.035 0.005 0.035 0.005
max over over over over over over
Sulfur, max 0.040 0.005 0.040 0.005 0.040 0.005 0.040 0.005 0.040 0.005 0.050 0.005
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Chromium 18.0–20.0 0.20 17.0–19.0 0.20
Columbium + Tantalum ... ... 10 3 carbon 0.05 under
content, min. –1.10
max
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)
Product Product Product Product Product
Variation, % Variation, % Variation, % Variation, % Variation, %
Range, % Range, % Range, % Range, % Range, %
Over or Over or Over or Over or Over or
Under Under Under Under 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
9.0– 10.5– 8.0– 8.0– 10.0–
Nickel 0.15 0.15 0.10 0.10 0.15
12.0 13.0 10.0 10.0 14.0
17.0– 17.0– 17.0– 17.0– 16.0–
Chromium 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20
19.0 19.0 19.0 19.0 18.0
2.00–
Molybdenum ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.10
3.00
0.15–
Selenium ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.03 under ... ...
0.35
Titanium 5 3 carbon 0.05 under ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
content,
min
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
Product Variation, % Product Variation, %
Range, % Range, %
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
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.
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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.
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
inquiry, contract, and order.
S1. Impact Properties S3. Hardness Testing of Class 2 Bolting for ASME
S1.1 When impact properties are desired for austenitic steel Applications
grades exempt from testing under 6.2.1, test shall be made as S3.1 The maximum hardness shall be Rockwell C35 imme-
agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser. diately under the thread roots. The hardness shall be taken on
S2. Lateral Expansion a flat area at least 1⁄8 in. [3 mm] across, prepared by removing
threads. No more material than necessary shall be removed to
S2.1 When lateral expansion measurements for ferritic
prepare the flat area. Hardness determinations shall be made at
steels are required in addition to the energy absorption require-
the same frequency as tensile tests.
ments 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. S4. Restriction to Use Only Ingot Cast Steel
NOTE S2.1—Grades L7, L7A, L7B will generally have difficulty S4.1 The starting material must be ingot cast. Use of
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meeting the minimum value at −150 °F [−101 °C]. Grade L43 may be continuous cast material is not permitted.
preferred.
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1.1 Strain hardening is the increase in strength and principally in the outer regions of the bar, so that the increased
hardness that results from plastic deformation below the strength and hardness due to strain hardening is achieved
recrystallization temperature (cold work). This effect is pro- predominantly near the surface of the bar. That is, the smaller
duced in austenitic stainless steels by reducing oversized bars the bar, the greater the penetration of strain hardening.
or wire to the desired final size by cold drawing or other
process. The degree of strain hardening achievable in any alloy X1.2 Thus, the mechanical properties of a given strain
is limited by its strain hardening characteristics. In addition, the hardened fastener are dependent not just on the alloy, but also
amount of strain hardening that can be produced is further on the size of bar from which it is machined. The minimum bar
limited by the variables of the process, such as the total amount size that can be used, however, is established by the configu-
of cross-section reduction, die angle, and bar size. In large ration of the fastener, so that the configuration can affect the
diameter bars, for example, plastic deformation will occur strength of the fastener.
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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)
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)
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 (2) Revised 6.1.2.1.
treated austenitic stainless steel in 6.2.1.1. (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)
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