Astm A193-A193m-20
Astm A193-A193m-20
Astm A193-A193m-20
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: A193/A193M − 20
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valves, flanges, and fittings for high temperature or high
pressure service, or other special purpose applications. See and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract
Specification A962/A962M for the definition of bolting. Bars specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units),
and wire shall be hot-wrought and may be further processed by the inch-pound units shall apply.
centerless grinding or by cold drawing. Austenitic stainless 1.7 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
steel may be carbide solution treated or carbide solution treated are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
and strain-hardened. When strain hardened austenitic stainless SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
steel is ordered, the purchaser should take special care to system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system
ensure that Appendix X1 is thoroughly understood. shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
1.2 Several grades are covered, including ferritic steels and from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the
austenitic stainless steels designated B5, B8, and so forth. standard.
Selection will depend upon design, service conditions, me- 1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
chanical properties, and high temperature characteristics. dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.3 The following referenced general requirements are in-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
dispensable for application of this specification: Specification
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
A962/A962M.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
NOTE 1—The committee formulating this specification has included
several steel types that have been rather extensively used for the present
purpose. Other compositions will be considered for inclusion by the 2. Referenced Documents
committee from time to time as the need becomes apparent. 2.1 ASTM Standards:3
NOTE 2—For grades of alloy-steel bolting suitable for use at the lower A153/A153M Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on
range of high temperature applications, reference should be made to
Iron and Steel Hardware
Specification A354.
NOTE 3—For grades of alloy-steel bolting suitable for use in low
A194/A194M Specification for Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel,
temperature applications, reference should be made to Specification and Stainless Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or
A320/A320M. High Temperature Service, or Both
A320/A320M Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless
1.4 Nuts for use with bolting are covered in Section 13.
Steel Bolting for Low-Temperature Service
A354 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel
Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Re-
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.22 on Steel Forgings and Wrought Fittings for Piping Applications and Bolting
quirements
Materials for Piping and Special Purpose Applications.
Current edition approved May 15, 2020. Published June 2020. Originally
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approved in 1936. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as A193/A193M – 19. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/A0193_A0193M-20. 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-193 in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.
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Product
Analysis 0.01 0.03 0.005 0.005 0.05 0.10 ... 0.05 ... ... ... ... ... ...
B6, 12 %
B6X Chromium
0.08–0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.5–13.5 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
(410),
Product
Analysis 0.01 over 0.03 0.005 0.005 0.05 0.15 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
VariationB
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B7, Chromium-
0.38–0.48D 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.80–1.10 ... 0.15–0.25 ... ... ... ... ... ...
B7M MolybdenumC
Product
Analysis 0.02 0.04 0.005 0.005 0.02 0.05 ... 0.02 ... ... ... ... ... ...
VariationB
B16 Chromium-
Molybdenum- 0.36–0.47 0.45–0.70 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.80–1.15 ... 0.50–0.65 ... ... ... 0.25–0.35 0.015E ...
Vanadium
Product
Analysis 0.02 0.03 0.005 0.005 0.02 0.05 ... 0.03 ... ... ... 0.03 ... ...
VariationB
Austenitic Steels
Grade Description
A193/A193M − 20
and UNS Classes Carbon Manganese Phosphorous Sulfur Silicon Chromium Nickel Molybdenum Copper NiobiumF Titanium Vanadium Aluminum Nitrogen
Designation
B8, 1, 1A, 1D,
304, S30400 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.0–20.0 8.0–11.0 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
B8A 2
Product
0.05
Analysis 0.01 0.04 0.010 0.005 0.05 0.20 0.15 ... ... ... ... ... ...
under
VariationB
B8M,
Product
Analysis 0.01 0.04 0.010 0.005 0.05 0.20 0.15 0.10 ... ... ... ... ... ...
VariationB
TABLE 1 Continued
Product
Product
Analysis 0.01 0.04 0.010 0.005 0.05 0.20 0.15 0.10 ... ... ... ... ... 0.01
VariationB
Product
Analysis 0.005 0.03 0.005 0.002 0.05 0.20 0.15 0.10 ... ... ... ... ... 0.02
VariationB
B8T, 5×
321,
B8TA 1, 1A, 2 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.0–19.0 9.0–12.0 ... ... ... (C + N) ... ... 0.10
S32100
to 0.70
Product
0.05
Analysis 0.01 0.04 0.010 0.005 0.05 0.20 0.15 ... ... ... ... ... ...
A193/A193M − 20
under
VariationB
B8R,
S20910 1C, 1D 0.06 4.0–6.0 0.045 0.030 1.00 20.5–23.5 11.5–13.5 1.50–3.00 ... 0.10–0.30 ... 0.10–0.30 ... 0.20–0.40
B8RA
B8S,
S21800 1C, 1D 0.10 7.0–9.0 0.060 0.030 3.5–4.5 16.0–18.0 8.0–9.0 ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.08–0.18
B8SA
Product
Analysis 0.01 0.06 0.005 0.005 0.15 0.20 0.10 ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.01
VariationB
B8LN,
Product
Analysis 0.005 0.04 0.010 0.005 0.05 0.20 0.15 ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.01
VariationB
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Product 0.002
Analysis under,
0.04 0.01 0.005 0.05 0.20 0.15 ... ... 0.05 ... ... ... 0.01
VariationB 0.005
over
0.20–0.50;
B8CLNCu
15 ×
B 0.005-
S34752G 1,1A,1D 2.00 0.035 0.010 0.60 17.0-19.0 10.0-13.0 0.20-1.20 2.50-3.50 carbon ... ... ... 0.06-0.12
B8CLNCu 0.02
content,
BA
min
Product 0.002
Analysis under,
0.04 0.01 0.005 0.05 0.20 0.15 0.15 0.05 ... ... ... 0.01
Variation 0.005
over
A193/A193M − 20
B8ML4CuN,
S31730 1, 1A, 1D 0.030 2.00 0.040 0.010 1.00 17.0–19.0 15.0–16.5 3.0–4.0 4.0–5.0 ... ... ... ... 0.045
B8ML4CuNA
Product
Class 1: B8C, B8T, all diameters carbide solution treated 75 30 30 50 223 HBW or
96HRBC
Class 1A: B8A, B8CA, B8CLNA, carbide solution treated in the finished 75 30 30 50 192 HBW or 90
B8MA, B8PA, B8TA, B8LNA, condition HRB
B8MLNA, B8NA, B8MNA,
B8MLCuNA, all diameters
Classes 1B and 1D: B8N, B8MN, carbide solution treated 80 35 30 40 223 HBW or 96
B8MLCuN, all diameters HRBC
Classes 1C and 1D: B8R, all carbide solution treated 100 55 35 55 271 HBW or 28
diameters HRC
Class 1C: B8RA, all diameters carbide solution treated in the finished 100 55 35 55 271 HBW or 28
condition HRC
Classes 1C and 1D: B8S, all carbide solution treated 95 50 35 55 271 HBW or 28
diameters HRC
Classes 1C: B8SA, all diameters carbide solution treated in the finished 95 50 35 55 271 HBW or 28
condition HRC
Class 2: B8, B8C, B8P, B8T, carbide solution treated and strain 125 100 12 35 321 HBW or 35
B8N,D3⁄4 and under hardened HRC
over 3⁄4 to 1, incl 115 80 15 35 321 HBW or 35
HRC
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Class 2: B8M, B8MN, carbide solution treated and strain 110 95 15 45 321 HBW or 35
B8MLCuND3⁄4 and under hardened HRC
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TABLE 3 Continued
Tensile Yield
Strength, Strength, Elongation Reduction
Hardness,
Class Diameter, mm Heat TreatmentB min, min, 0.2 in 4 D, of Area,
max
MPa % offset, min % min %
MPa
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Austenitic Steels
Classes 1 and 1D; B8, B8M, B8P, B8LN, carbide solution treated 515 205 30 50 223 HBW or 96
B8MLN, B8CLN, all diameters HRBC
Classes 1,1A,1D, B8CLNCuB, all carbide solution treated 515 205 30 50 223 HBW or 96
diameters 1 HRBC
Classes 1 and 1D: B8ML4CuN, all carbide solution treated 480 175 35 50 90 HRB
diameters
Class 1: B8C, B8T, all diameters carbide solution treated 515 205 30 50 223 HBW or
96HRBC
Class 1A: B8A, B8CA, B8CLNA, B8MA, carbide solution treated in the finished 515 205 30 50 192 HBW or 90
B8PA, B8TA, B8LNA, B8MLNA, B8NA, condition HRB
B8MNA, B8MLCuNA, all diameters
Class 1A: B8ML4CuNA, all diameters carbide solution treated 480 175 35 50 90 HRB
Classes 1B and 1D: B8N, B8MN, carbide solution treated 550 240 30 40 223 HBW or 96
B8MLCuN, all diameters HRBC
Classes 1C and 1D: B8R, all diameters carbide solution treated 690 380 35 55 271 HBW or 28
HRC
Class 1C: B8RA, all diameters carbide solution treated in the finished 690 380 35 55 271 HBW or 28
condition HRC
Classes 1C and 1D: B8S, all diameters carbide solution treated 655 345 35 55 271 HBW or 28
HRC
Classes 1C: B8SA, all diameters carbide solution treated in the finished 655 345 35 55 271 HBW or 28
condition HRC
Class 2: B8, B8C, B8P, B8T, B8N,D carbide solution treated and strain 860 690 12 35 321 HBW or 35
M20 and under hardened HRC
Class 2: B8M, B8MN, B8MLCuN,D carbide solution treated and strain 760 655 15 45 321 HBW or 35
M20 and under hardened HRC
relaxation testing is desired. 8.1 An analysis of each heat of steel shall be made by the
6.1.6 Bolting material Grade B16 shall be heated to a manufacturer to determine the percentages of the elements
temperature range from 1700 to 1750 °F [925 to 955 °C] and specified in Section 7. The chemical composition thus deter-
oil quenched. The minimum tempering temperature shall be as mined shall be reported to the purchaser or the purchaser’s
specified in Tables 2 and 3. representative, and shall conform to the requirements specified
in Section 7. Should the purchaser deem it necessary to have
6.2 Austenitic Stainless Steels: the transition zone of two heats sequentially cast discarded, the
6.2.1 All austenitic stainless steels shall receive a carbide purchaser shall invoke Supplementary Requirement S3 of
solution treatment (see 6.2.2 – 6.2.5 for specific requirements Specification A788/A788M.
for each class). Classes 1, 1B, 1C (Grades B8R and B8S only),
2, 2B, and 2C can apply to bar, wire, and finished bolting 9. Mechanical Properties
components. Class 1A (all grades) and Class 1C (grades B8RA
and B8SA only) can apply to finished bolting components. 9.1 Tensile Properties:
Class 1D applies only to bar and wire and finished bolting 9.1.1 Requirements—Bolting material as represented by the
components that are machined directly from Class 1D bar or tension specimens shall conform to the requirements pre-
wire without any subsequent hot or cold working. scribed in Tables 2 and 3 at room temperature after heat
6.2.2 Classes 1 and 1B, and Class 1C Grades B8R and treatment. Stainless strain hardened bolting components (Class
B8S—After rolling of the bar, forging, or heading, whether 2, 2B, and 2C) shall be tested full size after strain hardening to
done hot or cold, bolting material shall be heated from ambient determine tensile strength and yield strength and shall conform
temperature and held a sufficient time at a temperature at which to the requirements prescribed in Tables 2 and 3. In cases
the chromium carbide will go into solution and then shall be where tensile testing equipment of sufficient capacity is not
cooled at a rate sufficient to prevent the precipitation of the available, stainless strain hardened bolting components greater
carbide. than 1.500 in. diameter may be tested using machined speci-
men. Should the results of full size tests conflict with results of
6.2.3 Class 1D—Rolled or forged Grades B8, B8M, B8P,
tension specimen tests, full size test results shall prevail.
B8LN, B8MLN, B8CLNCuB, B8N, B8MN, B8R, and B8S bar
shall be cooled rapidly immediately following hot working 9.1.2 Full Size Bolting Components, Wedge Tensile
while the temperature is above 1750 °F [955 °C] so that grain Testing—When applicable, see 12.1.3, headed components
boundary carbides remain in solution. Class 1D shall be shall be wedge tested full size. The minimum full size load
restricted to applications at temperatures less than 850 °F [455 applied (lbf or kN) for individual sizes shall be as follows:
°C]. W 5 Ts 3 At (1)
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Test Methods F606/F606M. each tempering charge. When heat treated without interruption
9.2.2 Grade B7M—The maximum hardness of the grade in continuous furnaces, the material in a lot shall be the same
shall be 235 HBW or 99 HRB. The minimum hardness shall heat, same prior condition, same size, and subjected to the
not be less than 200 HBW or 93 HRB. Conformance to this same heat treatment. Not fewer than two tension tests are
hardness shall be ensured by testing the hardness of each stud required for each lot containing 20 000 lb [9000 kg] or less.
or bolt by Brinell or Rockwell B methods in accordance with Every additional 10 000 lb [4500 kg] or fraction thereof
9.2.1. The use of 100 % electromagnetic testing for hardness as requires one additional test.
an alternative to 100 % indentation hardness testing is permis- 12.1.1 For studs, bolts, screws, and so forth, one tension test
sible when qualified by sampling using indentation hardness shall be made for each diameter of each heat involved in the
testing. Each lot tested for hardness electromagnetically shall lot. Each lot shall consist of the following:
be 100 % examined in accordance with Practice E566. Follow-
Diameter, in. [mm] Lot Size
ing electromagnetic testing for hardness, a random sample of a 11⁄8 [30] and under 1500 lb [680 kg] or fraction thereof
minimum of 100 pieces of each heat of steel in each lot (as Over 11⁄8 [30] to 13⁄4 [42], incl 4500 lb [2000 kg] or fraction thereof
defined in 12.1.1) shall be tested by indentation hardness Over 13⁄4 [42] to 21⁄2 [64], incl 6000 lb [2700 kg] or fraction thereof
Over 21⁄2 [64] 100 pieces or fraction thereof
methods. All samples must meet hardness requirements to
permit acceptance of the lot. If any one sample is outside of the 12.1.2 Tension tests are not required to be made on bolts,
specified maximum or minimum hardness, the lot shall be screws, studs, or stud bolts that are fabricated from heat-treated
rejected and either reprocessed and resampled or tested 100 % bars furnished in accordance with the requirements of this
by indentation hardness methods. specification and tested in accordance with 12.1, provided they
9.2.2.1 Surface preparation for indentation hardness testing are not given a subsequent heat treatment.
shall be in accordance with Test Methods E18. Hardness tests 12.1.3 Full Size Specimens, Headed Bolting Components—
shall be performed on the end of the bolt or stud. When this is Headed bolts or screws 11⁄2 in. in body diameter and smaller,
impractical, the hardness test shall be performed elsewhere. with body length three times the diameter or longer, and that
are produced by upsetting or forging (hot or cold) shall be
10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance subjected to full size testing in accordance with 9.1.2. This
10.1 Bolts, screws, studs, and stud bolts shall be pointed and testing shall be in addition to tensile testing as specified in
shall have a workmanlike finish. Points shall be flat and 9.1.1. Wedge tensile testing shall be limited to product with
chamfered or rounded at option of the manufacturer. Length of socket head cap screw, hexagon, square, hex flange, or twelve
point on studs and stud bolts shall be not less than one nor more point flange heads. The lot size shall be as shown in 12.1.1.
than two complete threads as measured from the extreme end Failure shall occur in the body or threaded section with no
parallel to the axis. Length of studs and stud bolts shall be failure, or indications of failure, such as cracks, at the junction
measured from first thread to first thread. of the head and shank. Wedge tensile testing is not required for
flat countersunk head or socket button products.
10.2 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, bolt
heads shall be in accordance with the dimensions of ASME
B18.2.1 or ASME B18.2.3.3M. Unless otherwise specified in 13. Nuts
the purchase order, the Heavy Hex Screws Series should be 13.1 Bolts, studs, and stud bolts shall be furnished with
used for nominal body diameters of 11⁄4 in. [30 mm] and less. nuts, when specified in the purchase order. Nuts shall conform
For larger sizes, the Heavy Hex Screw Series should be used, to Specification A194/A194M.
except the maximum body diameter and radius of fillet may be
the same as for the Heavy Hex Bolt Series. The body diameter 14. Certification
and head fillet radius for sizes of Heavy Hex Cap Screws and
Bolts that are not shown in their respective tables in ASME 14.1 Certification is required. In addition to the require-
B18.2.1 or ASME B18.2.3.3M may be that shown in the ments of Specification A962/A962M the report shall include
corresponding Hex Cap Screw and Bolt Tables respectively. results of the chemical analysis, macroetch examination (Car-
Socket head screws or bolts shall be in accordance with ASME bon and Alloy Steels Only), and mechanical tests, and state the
B18.3 or ASME B18.3.1M. method of heat treatment employed.
16.1 alloy steel bars; alloy steel bolting; bolting compo- Class 1B B8N B8N
nents; bolting materials; hardness; heat treatment; stainless B8MN B8Y or B8MN
B8MLCuN B9J or B8MLCuN
steel bolting
Class 1C B8R B9A or B8R
B8RA B9B or B8RA
B8S B9D or B8S
B8SA B9F or B8SA
Class 1D B8 B94
B8M B95
B8P B96
B8LN B97
B8MLN B98
B8N B99
B8MN B100
B8R B101
B8S B102
B8CLN B103
B8ML4CuN B104
B8CLNCuB B105
Class 2 B8 B8SH
B8C B8CSH
B8P B8PSH
B8T B8TSH
B8N B8NSH
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B8M B8MSH
B8MN B8YSH
B8MLCuN B8JSH
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
These requirements shall not apply unless specified in the order and in the Ordering Information,
in which event the specified tests shall be made before shipment of the product.
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size so determined shall be reported on the Certificate of Test.
S3. 100 % Hardness Testing of Grade B7M S10. Hardness Testing of Class 2 Bolting for ASME
S3.1 Each Grade B7M bolt or stud shall be tested for Applications
hardness by indentation method and shall meet the require- S10.1 The maximum hardness shall be Rockwell C35 im-
ments specified in Tables 2 and 3. mediately under the thread roots. The hardness shall be taken
on a flat area at least 1⁄8 in. [3 mm] across, prepared by
S4. Hardness Testing of Grade B16 removing threads, and no more material than necessary shall be
S4.1 For bolts or studs 21⁄2 in. [65 mm] or smaller, the removed to prepare the flat areas. Hardness determinations
hardness for Grade B16 shall be measured on or near the end shall be made at the same frequency as tensile tests.
of each bolt or stud using one of the methods prescribed in
9.2.1 for the Brinell or Rockwell C test. The hardness shall be S11. Thread Forming
in the range 253–319 HBW or 25–34 HRC. S11.1 Threads shall be formed after heat treatment. Appli-
cation of this supplemental requirement to grade B7M or the
S5. Product Marking grades listed in 6.2.4 is prohibited.
S5.1 Grade and manufacturer’s identification symbols shall S12. Stress Rupture Testing of Grade B16
be applied to one end of studs and to the heads of bolts and
screws of all sizes. (If the available area is inadequate, the S12.1 One test shall be made for each heat treat lot. Testing
grade symbol may be marked on one end and the manufactur- shall be conducted using a combination test bar in accordance
er’s identification symbol marked on the other end.) For bolts with Test Methods E292. Rupture shall occur in the smooth
and screws smaller than 1⁄4 in. [6 mm] in diameter and studs section of each test specimen. The test shall be conducted at
smaller than 3⁄8 in. [10 mm] in diameter and for 1⁄4 in. [6 mm] 1100 °F [595 °C] and 20 ksi [140 MPa]. The test shall be
in diameter studs requiring more than a total of three symbols, continued until the sample ruptures. Rupture life shall be 25 h
the marking shall be a matter of agreement between the minimum. Testing is not required on material less than 1⁄2 in.
purchaser and the manufacturer. [12 mm] thick.
S12.2 When a purchase order for bolting components in-
S6. Stress Relieving vokes S12, the grade symbol applied shall be “B16R.”
S6.1 A stress-relieving operation shall follow straightening S13. Coatings on Bolting Components
after heat treatment. S13.1 It is the purchaser’s responsibility to specify in the
S6.2 The minimum stress-relieving temperature shall be purchase order all information required by the coating facility.
100 °F [55 °C] below the tempering temperature. Tests for Examples of such information may include but are not limited
mechanical properties shall be performed after stress relieving. to the following:
S13.1.1 Reference to the appropriate coating specification
S7. Magnetic Particle Inspection and type, thickness, location, modification to dimensions, and
S7.1 Bars shall be magnetic particle examined in accor- hydrogen embrittlement relief.
dance with Guide E709. Bars with indications of cracks or S13.1.2 Reference to Specifications A153/A153M, B633,
seams are subject to rejection if the indications extend more B695, B696, B766, or F1941/F1941M, F2329/F2329M, or Test
than 3 % of the diameter into the bar. Method F1940, or other standards.
APPENDIXES
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1.1 Strain hardening is the increase in strength and hard- greater the penetration of strain hardening.
ness that results from plastic deformation below the recrystal-
lization temperature (cold work). This effect is produced in X1.2 Thus, the mechanical properties of a given strain
austenitic stainless steels by reducing oversized bars or wire to hardened bolting component are dependent not just on the
the desired final size by cold drawing or other process. The alloy, but also on the size of bar from which it is machined. The
degree of strain hardening achievable in any alloy is limited by minimum bar size that can be used, however, is established by
its strain hardening characteristics. In addition, the amount of the configuration of the component so that the configuration
strain hardening that can be produced is further limited by the can affect the strength of the componoent.
variables of the process, such as the total amount of cross-
section reduction, die angle, and bar size. In large diameter X1.3 For example, a stud of a particular alloy and size may
bars, for example, plastic deformation will occur principally in be machined from a smaller diameter bar than a bolt of the
the outer regions of the bar so that the increased strength and same alloy and size because a larger diameter bar is required to
hardness due to strain hardening is achieved predominantly accommodate the head of the bolt. The stud, therefore, is likely
near the surface of the bar. That is, the smaller the bar, the to be stronger than the same size bolt in a given alloy.
X2.1 Use of coated bolting components at temperatures zinc-coated bolting components should be limited to tempera-
above approximately one-half the melting point (Fahrenheit or tures less than 390 °F [210 °C]. The melting point of cadmium
Celsius) of the coating is not recommended unless consider- is approximately 600 °F [320 °C]. Therefore, application of
ation is given to the potential for liquid and solid metal cadmium-coated bolting components should be limited to
embrittlement, or both. The melting point of elemental zinc is temperatures less than 300 °F [160 °C].
approximately 780 °F [415 °C]. Therefore, application of
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Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A193/A193M – 19, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved May 15, 2020.)
(1) Revised Table 1 to add alloy S34752. (4) Added B8MLNCuB to 6.2.3.
(2) Added same alloy to Table 2. (5) Added same alloy to Table 5.
(3) Added same alloy to Table 3.
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A193/A193M – 17, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved Nov. 1, 2019.)
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