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Standard Specification for

Nonferrous Nuts for General Use1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F467; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.

ε1 NOTE—Table 2 was editorially corrected in February 2014.

ε2 NOTE—17.1 was editorially corrected in May 2014.

1. Scope* E34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for commer- Aluminum-Base Alloys
cial wrought nonferrous nuts 0.250 to 1.500 in. inclusive in E38 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Chromium
diameter in a number of alloys in common use and intended for and Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (Withdrawn 1989)3
general service applications. E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed
Copper by Gravimetry
1.2 Applicable bolts, cap screws, and studs for use with nuts E54 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Special Brasses
covered by this specification are covered by Specification and Bronzes (Withdrawn 2002)3
F468. E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
standard. Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods) (Withdrawn 2010)3
NOTE 1—This specification is the inch-pound companion to Specifica- E75 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Nickel
tion F467M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in the specification. and Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloys (Withdrawn 2010)3
E76 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper
2. Referenced Documents Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)3
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 E92 Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials
B154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper (Withdrawn 2010)3
Alloys E101 Test Method for Spectrographic Analysis of Aluminum
B574 Specification for Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium- and Aluminum Alloys by the Point-to-Plane Technique
Molybdenum, Low-Carbon Nickel-Molybdenum- (Withdrawn 1996)3
Chromium, Low-Carbon Nickel-Molybdenum- E120 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Titanium and
Chromium-Tantalum, Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium- Titanium Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)3
Molybdenum-Copper, and Low-Carbon Nickel- E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General
Chromium-Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy Rod Industry
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging E227 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma- Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the
terials Point-to-Plane Technique (Withdrawn 2002)3
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to E354 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High-
Determine Conformance with Specifications Temperature, Electrical, Magnetic, and Other Similar Iron,
Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys
E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on E1409 Test Method for Determination of Oxygen and Nitro-
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.04 on Nonferrous gen in Titanium and Titanium Alloys by Inert Gas Fusion
Fasteners. F468 Specification for Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws,
Current edition approved April 1, 2013. Published May 2013. Originally
approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F467 – 08ε1 . DOI: Socket Head Cap Screws, and Studs for General Use
10.1520/F0467-13E01.
2
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
3
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

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F606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Proper- Alloy Condition
ties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
Copper (all alloys) As formed or stress relieved at manufacturer’s
Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets option
F1470 Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Me- Nickel alloys 400 and 405 As formed or stress relieved at manufacturer’s
option
chanical Properties and Performance Inspection Nickel alloy 500 Solution annealed and aged
2.2 ASME Standards:4 Aluminum alloys:
2024-T4 Solution treated and naturally aged
B 1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread 6061-T6 Solution treated and artificially aged
Form) 6262-T9 Solution treated, artificially aged, and cold
worked
B 18.2.2 Square and Hex Nuts Titanium As formed
625 Annealed
3. Ordering Information 4.2.3 Stress Relieving—When required, stress relieving shall
3.1 Orders for nuts under this specification shall include the be specified by the purchaser for all copper alloys and nickel
following information: alloys 400 and 405.
3.1.1 Quantity (number of pieces of each item and size);
5. Chemical Composition
3.1.2 Name of item;
3.1.3 Size (diameter and threads per inch); 5.1 Chemical Composition—The nuts shall conform to the
chemical composition specified in Table 1 for the specified
3.1.4 Alloy number (Table 1);
alloy.
3.1.5 Stress relieving, if required (4.2.3);
3.1.6 “Shipment lot” testing, as required (Section 9); 5.2 Manufacturer’s Analysis:
3.1.7 Source inspection, if required (Section 14); 5.2.1 Except as provided in 5.2.2, when test reports are
required on the inquiry or purchase order (3.1.8), the manu-
3.1.8 Certificate of compliance or test report, if required facturer shall make individual analyses of randomly selected
(Section 16); finished nuts from the product to be shipped and report the
3.1.9 Additional requirements, if any, to be specified on results to the purchaser. Alternatively, if heat and lot identities
the purchase order (4.2.1, 7.2, 8.2, 12.1, and 13.1), have been maintained, the analysis of the raw material from
3.1.10 Supplementary requirements, if any; and which the nuts have been manufactured may be reported
3.1.11 ASTM designation (including year or published instead of product analysis.
date). 5.2.2 For aluminum nuts, instead of 5.2.1, the manufacturer
may furnish a certificate of conformance certifying compliance
NOTE 2—A typical ordering description is as follows: 10 000 pieces, with the chemical composition specified in Table 1.
Hex Nut, 0.250" -20, Alloy 270, Furnish Certificate of Compliance,
Supplementary Requirement S 1, ASTM Specification F 467-XX 5.3 Product Analysis:
5.3.1 Product analyses may be made by the purchaser from
4. Materials and Manufacture finished products representing each lot. The chemical compo-
4.1 Materials: sition thus determined shall conform to the requirements in
Table 1.
4.1.1 The nuts shall be manufactured from material having
5.3.2 In the event of disagreement, a referee chemical
a chemical composition conforming to the requirements in
analysis of samples from each lot shall be made in accordance
Table 2 and capable of developing the required mechanical
with 12.1 and 13.1.
properties for the specified alloy in the finished fastener. See
Specification B574 for nickel alloys.
6. Mechanical Properties
4.1.2 The starting condition of the raw material shall be at
the discretion of the fastener manufacturer but shall be such 6.1 The nuts shall be tested in accordance with the mechani-
that the finished products conform to all the specified require- cal testing requirements for the applicable type and shall meet
ments. the mechanical requirements in Table 2 for the specified alloy.

4.2 Manufacture: 6.2 Where both proof load and hardness tests are performed,
the proof load test results shall take precedence for acceptance
4.2.1 Forming—Unless otherwise specified, the nuts shall purposes.
be hot pressed, cold formed, or machined from suitable
material at the option of the manufacturer. 7. Dimensions
4.2.2 Condition—Except as provided in 4.2.3, the nuts shall
be furnished in the condition specified below: 7.1 Nuts—Unless otherwise specified, the dimensions of
nuts shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASME
B18.2.2.
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Available from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way, East 7.2 Threads—Unless otherwise specified, the nuts shall
Englewood, CO 80112-5704, http://global.ihs.com. have Class 2B threads in accordance with ASME B1.1.

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 TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition, %
UNS Copper and Copper-Base Alloys
Designation Copper, Iron, Manganese, Nickel, Phos- Zinc, Lead, Arsenic,
Number Alloy General Name Aluminum Silicon Tin
min max max max phorus maxA max max
C11000 110 ETP copper 99.9
C26000 260 brass 68.5–71.5 0.05 balance 0.07
C27000 270 brass 63.0–68.5 0.07 balance 0.10
C46200 462 naval brass 62.0–65.0 0.10 balance 0.20 0.5–1.0
C46400 464 naval brass 59.0–62.0 0.10 balance 0.20 0.5–1.0
C51000 510 phosphor bronze balanceA 0.10 0.03–0.35 0.30 0.05 4.2–5.8
B
C61300 613 aluminum bronze 6.0– 2.0–3.0 0.10 0.15C 0.015 0.10 0.05 0.01 0.20–0.50
7.5
C61400 614 aluminum bronze 6.0– 88.0D 1.5–3.5 1.0
8.0
D
C63000 630 aluminum bronze 9.0– 78.0 2.0–4.0 1.5 4.0–5.5 0.25 max 0.20 max

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11.0
C64200 642 aluminum silicon bronze 6.3– 88.65D 0.30 0.10 0.25 1.5–2.2E 0.50 0.05 0.20 max 0.15
7.6
C65100 651 silicon bronze 96.0D 0.8 0.7 0.8–2.0 1.5 0.05
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C65500 655 silicon bronze 94.8D 0.8 1.5 0.6 2.8–3.8 1.5 0.05
C66100 661 silicon bronze 94.0D 0.25 1.5 2.8–3.5 1.5 0.20–0.8
C67500 675 manganese bronze 0.25 max 57.0–60.0 0.8–2.0 0.05–0.5 balance 0.20 0.5–1.5
C71000 710 cupro-nickel 74.0D 0.60 1.00 19.0–23.0C 1.00 0.05
C71500 715 cupro-nickel 65.0D 0.40–0.7 1.00 29.0–33.0C 1.00 0.05

A
Elements shown as balance shall be arithmetically computed by deducting the sum of the other named elements from 100.
B
Copper plus specified elements = 99.8 min; copper plus silver = 88.5–91.5.
C
Cobalt is to be counted as nickel.
D
Minimum content of copper plus all other elements with specified limits shall be 99.5 %.
E
An alloy containing as high as 2.6 % silicon is acceptable provided the sum of all the elements other than copper, silicon, and iron does not exceed 0.30 %.
 TABLE 1 Continued
Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloys
UNS
Designa- Alumi- Carbon, Chro- Iron, Manganese, Phosphous, Silicon, Cobalt, Molyb- Sulfur, Vana- Tung- Nio-
Alloy General Name CopperA NickelA Titanium
tion num max mium max max max max max denum max dium sten bium†
Number
N10001 335 Ni-Mo 0.05 1.0 4.0– 1.0 balance 0.025 1.00 2.50 26.0– 0.030 0.2–
max 6.0 30.0 0.4

N10276 276 Ni-Mo-Cr 0.02 14.5– 4.0– 1.00 balance 0.040 0.08 2.50 15.0– 0.030 0.35 3.0–
16.5 7.0 17.0 max 4.5

B
N04400 400 Ni-Cu 0.3 balance 2.5 2.0 63.0– 0.5 0.024
Class A 70.0

B
N04405 405 Ni-Cu 0.3 balance 2.5 2.0 63.0– 0.5 0.025–
Class B 70.0 0.060

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B
N05500 500 Ni-Cu-Al 2.30– 0.25 balance 2.0 1.5 63.0– 0.5 0.35– 0.01
3.15 70.0 0.85

N06059 59 Ni– 0.1– 0.010 22.0– 0.5 1.5 0.5 balance 0.015 0.10 0.3 15.0– 0.010
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Cr-Mo 0.4 max 24.0 max max max max max max 16.5 max

N06625 625C Ni-Cr-Mo-Cb 0.40 0.10† 20.0– 5.0 0.50 58.0 0.015 0.50 0.40 1.00 8.0– 0.015 3.2–
max 23.0 max min max max max 10.0 4.2

N06686 686 Ni-Cr-Mo-W 0.010 19.0– 5.0 0.75 balance 0.04 0.08 0.02– 15.0– 0.02 3.0–
max 23.0 max max max max 0.25 17.0 max 4.4
A
Elements shown as balance shall be arithmetically computed by deducting the sum of the other named elements from 100.
B
Cobalt is to be counted as nickel.
C
Alloy 625 material shall be refined using the electroslag remelting process (ESR), or the vacuum arc remelting process (VAR).
†
Editorially corrected in January 2008.
 TABLE 1 Continued
Composition, %
Aluminum-Base AlloysA
UNS Other Elements,
Desig- max
Al- General Alumi- Chro- Iron, Manganese, Silicon, Titanium, Zinc, Magne-
nation Copper
loy Name numA mium max max max max max sium
Num-
ber Each Total
B
A92024 2024 Aluminum balance 0.10 3.8– 0.50 0.30– 0.50 0.15 0.25 1.2– 0.05 0.15

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2024 max 4.9 0.9 1.8
A96061 6061 Aluminum balance 0.04– 0.15– 0.7 0.15 0.40– 0.15 0.25 0.8– 0.05 0.15
6061 0.35 0.40 0.8 1.2
C
A96262 6262 Aluminum balance 0.04– 0.15– 0.7 0.15 0.40– 0.15 0.25 0.8–
6262 0.14 0.40 0.8 1.2
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A
Analysis shall regularly be made only for the elements specified in this table. If, however, the presence of other elements is suspected or indicated in amounts greater than the specified limits, further analysis shall be
made to determine that these elements are not present in excess of the specified limits.
B
Titanium + zirconium 0.20 %, max.
C
Lead 0.4–0.7 %; bismuth 0.4–0.7 %.
 TABLE 1 Continued
Titanium and Titanium-Base AlloysA
UNS ResidualsB
Car- Nitro- Oxy- Molyb- Zirco- Sili Ruthe-
Des- General Alumi- Iron, Tita- Hydro- Palla- Vana- Chro- Tin,
Alloy bon, gen, gen, denum, nium, con, nium, each, total,
ignation Name num, Al Fe nium, Ti gen, H dium, Pd dium, V mium, Cr Sn
C N O Mo Zr Si Ru max max
Number
R50250 1 Titanium Gr 1 0.10 0.20 balance 0.0125 0.05 0.18 0.1 0.4
R50400 2 Titanium Gr 2 0.10 0.30 balance 0.0125 0.05 0.25 0.1 0.4
R50700 4 Titanium Gr 4 0.10 0.50 balance 0.0125 0.07 0.40 0.1 0.4
R56400 5 Titanium Gr 5 5.5– 0.10 0.40 balance 0.0125 0.05 0.20 3.5– 0.1 0.4
6.75 4.5

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R56401 23 Titanium Ti-6Al-4V 5.5– 0.08 0.25 balance 0.0125 0.05 0.13 3.5– 0.1 0.4
ELI 6.5 4.5
R52400 7 Titanium Gr 7 0.10 0.30 balance 0.0125 0.05 0.25 0.12– 0.1 0.4
0.25
R58640 19 Titanium Ti-38-6-44 3.0– 0.05 0.30 balance 0.0200 0.03 0.12 0.10A 7.5– 5.5– 3.5– 3.5– 0.10C 0.15 0.4
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4.0 8.5 6.5 4.5 4.5

R55111 32 Titanium Ti-5-1-1-1 4.5– 0.08 0.25 balance 0.0125 0.03 0.11 0.6– 0.6– 0.6– 0.6– 0.06– 0.1 0.4
5.5 1.4 1.2 1.4 1.4 0.14
A
All reported values are maximums, unless a range is specified.
B
A residual is an element present in a metal or an alloy in small quantities inherent to the manufacturing process but not added intentionally. Residual elements need not be reported unless a report is specifically required
by the purchaser.
C
Ruthenium and Palladium, or both, may be added to Grade 19 for enhanced corrosion resistance as negotiated between purchaser and vendor. Chemical analysis is not required unless specifically negotiated.
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TABLE 2 Mechanical Property Requirements
Alloy Mechanical Hardness, Proof Stress, Proof Stress,
Property Marking minA Hex Nut Heavy Hex Nut
min, ksi min, ksiB
Cu 110 F 467A 65 HRF 30 32
Cu 260 F 467AB 55 HRF 60 65
Cu 270 F 467B 55 HRF 60 65
Cu 462 F 467C 65 HRB 50 54
Cu 464 F 467D 55 HRB 50 54
Cu 510 F 467E 60 HRB 60 65
Cu 613 F 467F 70 HRB 80 86
Cu 614 F 467G 70 HRB 75 81
Cu 630 F 467H 85 HRB 100 108
Cu 642 F 467J 75 HRB 75 81
Cu 651 F 467K 75 HRB 70 76
Cu 655 F 467L 60 HRB 50 54
Cu 661 F467M 75 HRB 70 76
Cu 675 F 467N 60 HRB 55 59
Cu 710 F 467P 50 HRB 45 49
Cu 715 F 467R 60 HRB 55 59
Ni 59 Grade 1 F 467FN 21HRC 120 130
Ni 59 Grade 2 F 467GN 23HRC 135 146
Ni 59 Grade 3 F 467HN 25HRC 160 173
Ni 59 Grade 4 F 467JN 80HRB 100 108
Ni 335 F 467S 20 HRC 115 124
Ni 276 F 467T 20 HRC 110 119
Ni 400 F 467U 75 HRB 80 86
Ni 405 F 467V 60 HRB 70 76
Ni 500 F 467W 24 HRC 130 140
Ni 625 Grade 1‡ F 467AC† 85 HRB-35 HRC 60 65
Ni 625 Grade 2‡ F 467AD 85 HRB-35 HRC 120 130
Ni 686 Grade 1 F 467BN 21 HRC 120 130
Ni 686 Grade 2 F 467CN 23 HRC 135 146
Ni 686 Grade 3 F 467DN 25 HRC 160 173
Ni 686 Grade 4 F 467EN 65 HRB-25HRC 100 108
Al 2024-T4C F 467X 70 HRB 55 59
Al 6061-T6 F 467Y 40 HRB 40 43
Al 6262-T9 F 467Z 60 HRB 52 56
Ti 1 F 467AT 140 HV 40 43
Ti 2 F 467BT 150 HV 55 59
Ti 4 F 467CT 200 HV 85 92
Ti 5 F 467DT 30 HRC 135 146
Ti 7 F 467ET 160 HV 55 59
Ti-19 F 467FT 24 HRC 120 130
Ti 23 F 467GT 25 HRC 125 135
Ti-5-1-1-1 F 467HT 24 HRC 105 113
A
For aluminum and titanium alloys hardness values are for information only.
B
Proof stress values for heavy hex nuts are based on 1.08 times the value for corresponding regular hex nuts.
C
Aluminum alloy 2024-T4 shall be supplied in naturally aged condition. This material is not recommended for nuts in sizes greater than 1⁄4 (0.250) in.
†
Editorially corrected in January 2008. Typographical error— should be F467AC; both F467AC or 647AC are acceptable Mechanical Property Mark.
‡
Editorially corrected in February 2014.

8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance 10. Number of Tests and Retests

8.1 Workmanship—Nuts shall have a workmanlike finish 10.1 Normal Testing—The requirements of this specifica-
free of injurious burrs, seams, laps, irregular surfaces, and tion shall be met in continuous mass production for stock (see
other imperfections affecting serviceability. Table 3). The manufacturer shall make sample inspections as
specified below to ensure that the product conforms to the
8.2 Finish—Unless otherwise specified, the nuts shall be
furnished without any additive chemical or metallic finish.
TABLE 3 Mechanical Test Requirements for Nuts
9. Sampling Product Proof Stress, Tests Conducted Using Full-
ksi size Product
9.1 A lot, for the purposes of selecting test specimens, shall Hardness Proof Load
consist of not more than 100 000 pieces offered for inspection Jam, slotted, and castle nuts all A
...
at one time having the following common characteristics: All other nuts up to 120 ... A
A
over 120 ...
9.1.1 One type of item, Tests in accordance with section 11.2.2 12.2.1
9.1.2 Same alloy and temper, and A
Mandatory tests.
9.1.3 One nominal diameter and thread series.

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specified requirements. When tests of individual shipments are cial test method. In the event of disagreement, the following
required, Supplementary Requirement S2 shall be specified. test methods shall be used for referee purposes.
Acceptance Criteria Alloy Test Method
Number of Pieces in No. of Accept- Rejection Copper E53, E54, E62, E75, E478
Lot Tests ance No. No. Aluminum E34, E101, E227
50 and under 2 0 1 Nickel E38, E76, E354
51 to 500 3 0 1 Titanium E120, E1409
501 to 35 000 5 0 1
35 001 to 100 000 8 0 1 13.2 Mechanical:
10.2 Retests: 13.2.1 The proof load or proof stress tests shall be deter-
10.2.1 When tested in accordance with the required sam- mined in accordance with the appropriate methods of Test
pling plan, a lot shall be subject to rejection if any of the test Methods F606. Loads to be determined using Table 2 and Table
specimens fails to meet the applicable test requirements. 4.
10.2.2 If the failure of a test specimen is due to improper 13.2.2 The hardness shall be determined in accordance with
preparation of the specimen or to incorrect testing technique, Test Methods E18 and E92. For sizes 1⁄4 (0.250) to 7⁄16 (0.4375)
the specimen shall be discarded and another specimen substi- in. one reading shall be taken. For sizes 1⁄2 (0.500) in. and
tuted. larger the hardness shall be the average of four readings located
90° to one another.
11. Significance of Numerical Limits
11.1 For purposes of determining compliance with the 14. Inspection
specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in this
specification, an observed value or calculated value shall be 14.1 When specified on the inquiry or purchase order, the
rounded in accordance with Practice E29. product shall be subject to inspection by the purchaser at the
place of manufacture prior to shipment. The inspector repre-
12. Test Specimens senting the purchaser shall have controlled entry only to those
12.1 Chemical Tests—When required, samples for chemical parts of the manufacturer’s operations that concern the manu-
analysis shall be taken in accordance with Practice E55 by facture of the ordered product and only when and where work
drilling, sawing, milling, turning, clipping, or such other on the contract of the purchaser is being performed. The
methods capable of producing representative samples. manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities
to satisfy him that the product is being furnished in accordance
12.2 Mechanical Tests: with this specification. All inspections and tests shall be
12.2.1 Nuts shall be tested in full section. conducted so as not to interfere unnecessarily with the opera-
12.2.2 The hardness shall be determined on the top or tions of the manufacturer.
bottom face of the nut.
13. Test Methods 15. Rejection and Rehearing
13.1 Chemical Analysis—When required, the chemical 15.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection based on tests
composition shall be determined by any recognized commer- specified herein and made by the purchaser shall be reported to
TABLE 4 Tensile Stress Areas and Threads per Inch
Nominal Size, Coarse Threads-UNC Fine Threads-UNF 8 Thread Series-8UN
in. Threads/in. Stress AreaA , Threads/in. Stress AreaA , Threads/in. Stress AreaA ,
in2 in2 in2
14 ⁄ 20 0.0318 28 0.0364 ... ...
⁄
5 16 18 0.0524 24 0.0580 ... ...
38 ⁄ 16 0.0775 24 0.0878 ... ...
⁄
7 16 14 0.1063 20 0.1187 ... ...
12 ⁄ 13 0.1419 20 0.1599 ... ...
⁄
9 16 12 0.1820 18 0.2030 ... ...
⁄
58 11 0.2260 18 0.2560 ... ...
⁄
34 10 0.3340 16 0.3730 ... ...
7⁄ 8 9 0.4620 14 0.5090 ... ...
1 8 0.6060 12 0.6630 ... ...
1 1⁄ 8 7 0.7630 12 0.8560 8 0.790
1 1⁄ 4 7 0.9690 12 1.0730 8 1.000
1 3⁄ 8 6 1.1550 12 1.3150 8 1.233
1 1⁄ 2 6 1.4050 12 1.5810 8 1.492
A
Tensile stress areas are computed using the following formula:

F
A s 5 0.7854 D 2
0.9743
n G
where:

As = tensile stress area, in.2,

D = nominal size (basic major diameter), in., and
n = number of threads per inch.

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the manufacturer as soon as practical after receipt of the 17.2 Packaging:
product by the purchaser. 17.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, packaging shall be in
accordance with Practice D3951.
16. Certification and Test Reports
17.2.2 When special packaging requirements are required
16.1 Certificate of Compliance—When specified in the con- by the purchaser, they shall be defined at the time of inquiry
tract or purchase order, the manufacturer shall furnish certifi- and order.
cation that the product was manufactured and tested in accor-
dance with this specification and conforms to all specified 17.3 Package Marking—Each shipping unit shall include
requirements. or be plainly marked with the following:
17.3.1 ASTM designation,
16.2 Test Reports—When “Shipment Lot Testing” in accor-
dance with Supplementary Requirement S2 is specified in the 17.3.2 Alloy number,
contract or purchase order, the manufacturer shall furnish a test 17.3.3 Alloy/mechanical property marking,
report showing the results of the mechanical tests for each lot 17.3.4 Size,
shipped. 17.3.5 Name and brand or trademark of the manufacturer,
17. Product, Packaging and Package Marking 17.3.6 Number of pieces,
17.3.7 Country of origin, and
17.1 Individual Nuts—All products shall be marked with a
symbol identifying the manufacturer. In addition, they shall be 17.3.8 Purchase order number.
marked with the alloy/mechanical property marking specified
in Table 2. The marking shall be raised or depressed at the 18. Keywords
option of the manufacturer. 18.1 general use; nonferrous; nuts

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

One or more of the following supplementary requirements shall be applied only when specified by
the purchaser in the inquiry, contract, or order. Supplementary requirements shall in no way negate any
requirement of the specification itself.

S1. Stress Corrosion Requirements, Copper Alloys S2.4 The manufacturer shall furnish a test report for each
S1.1 Copper alloy fasteners shall exhibit no evidence of lot in the shipment showing the actual results of the chemical
cracking after immersion for 30 min in an aqueous solution of analysis and mechanical property tests performed in accor-
mercurous nitrate when tested in accordance with Test Method dance with Supplementary Requirement S2.
B154.
S1.1.1 Warning—Mercury is a definite health hazard and S3. Dye Penetrant Inspection
equipment for the detection and removal of mercury vapor S3.1 When dye penetrant inspection is specified on the
produced in volatilization is recommended. The use of rubber purchase order, the nuts shall be tested in accordance with
gloves in testing is advisable. Practice E165 or other mutually acceptable procedures and
S2. Shipment Lot Testing shall conform to acceptance criteria as mutually agreed upon
between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
S2.1 When Supplementary Requirement S2 is specified on
the order (3.1.6), the manufacturer shall make sample tests on S4. Heat Control (Alloys 400, 405, and 500 Only)
the individual lots for shipment to ensure that the product
conforms to the specified requirements. S4.1 When Supplementary Requirement S4 is specified on
S2.2 The manufacturer shall make an analysis of a ran- the inquiry or order, the manufacturer shall control the product
domly selected finished nut from each lot of product to be by heat analysis and identify the finished product in each
shipped. Heat or lot control shall be maintained. The analysis shipment by the actual heat number.
of the starting material from which the nuts have been S4.2 When Supplementary Requirement S4 is specified on
manufactured may be reported in place of the product analysis. the inquiry and order, Supplementary Requirement S2 shall be
S2.3 The manufacturer shall perform mechanical property considered automatically invoked with the addition that the
tests in accordance with this specification and Guide F1470 on heat analysis shall be reported to the purchaser on the test
the individual lots for shipment. reports.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee F16 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (F467–08ε1)
that may impact the use of this standard.

(1) Table 2—Added property marking designation for Ni alloy

615 with proof stress of 120 ksi for hex nut and 130 ksi for
heavy hex nut.

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