A193 Grades

B7

Alloy steel, AISI 4140/4142 quenched and tempered

B8

Class 1 Stainless steel, AISI 304, carbide solution treated.

B8M

Class 1 Stainless steel, AISI 316, carbide solution treated.

B8

Class 2 Stainless steel, AISI 304, carbide solution treated, strain hardened

B8M

Class 2 Stainless steel, AISI 316, carbide solution treated, strain hardened

A193 Mechanical Properties

Grade

Size

Tensile ksi, min

Yield, ksi, min

Elong, %, min

RA % min

Up to 2-1/2

125

105

16

50

2-5/8 - 4

115

95

16

50

4-1/8 - 7

100

75

18

50

B8 Class 1

All

75

30

30

B8M Class 1

All

75

30

Up to 3/4

125

7/8 - 1

B7

B8 Class 2

B8M Class 2

HBW

HRC

321 max

35 max

50

223 max

35 max

30

50

223 max

96 max

100

12

35

115

80

15

35

1-1/8 - 1-1/4

105

65

20

35

321 max

35 max

1-3/8 - 1-1/2

100

50

28

45

Up to 3/4

110

95

15

45

7/8 - 1

100

80

20

45

1-1/8 - 1-1/4

95

65

25

45

1-3/8 - 1-1/2

90

50

30

45

35 max

321 max

A193 Chemical Properties

Element

B7 (AISI 4140)

B8 (AISI 304)

B8M (AISI 316)

Carbon

0.37 - 0.49%

0.08% max

0.08% max

Manganese

0.65 - 1.10%

2.00% max

2.00% max

Phosphorus, max

0.035%

0.045%

0.045%

Sulfur, max

0.040%

0.030%

0.030%

Silicon

0.15 - 0.35%

1.00% max

1.00% max

Chromium

0.75 - 1.20%

18.0 - 20.0%

16.0 - 18.0%

8.0 - 11.0%

10.0 - 14.0%

Nickel
Molybdenum

0.15 - 0.25%

2.00 - 3.00%

A193 Recommended Hardware

Bolt Grade

Nuts

Washers

B7

A194 Grade 2H

F436

B8 Class 1

A194 Grade 8

SS304

B8M Class 1

A194 Grade 8M

SS316

B8 Class 2

A194 Grade 8

SS304

B8M Class 2

A194 Grade 8M

SS316

Material Selection

Temperature
Range
100C - 200C
46C - 100C
0C - 45C
0C - 300C
300C - 400C
400C - 550C

Material Bolt/ Nut

Temperature
Range

A320B8/Gr .8
A320L7/Gr .4
A320L7/Gr .4
SNB7/S45C
A307 SS400
A193B7/Gr .2H
B7/2H
SNB7/S45C
A193B16/Gr .4

Material Bolt/ Nut

A193B8/Gr .8
A193B8M/Gr .8M
A453Gr.660,
A453Gr.660/Gr 8C
Hastalloy B & C
Chromium Alloy

550C - 650C
650C
750C
1000C

High Temperature High Tension Alloy Bolt Material Chemical & Mechanical Requirements
ASTM A193 B7 (Cr- Mo AISI 4140,4142,4145 )
This material is considered as the most suitable for bolts to be used at temperature below 450 . C, with a minimum effect on its structural strength during
application at a high temperature.
The material has the following chemical properties and physical Characteristics.
C

Mn

Si

Cr

Mo

0.37-0.49

0.65-1.10

0.035 Max

0.04 Max

0.15-0.35

0.75-1.20

0.15-0.25

Dia

Minimum
Tempering
Temperature
(F)

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
( MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
( MPa)

Elongation in
4D
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

21/2" and under

1,100
(593 C )

125(860)

105(720)

16

50

321HB
or 35 HRc

over 21/2" to 4"

1,100
(593 C )

115(795)

95(655)

16

50

302HB
or 35 HRc

over 4" to 7"

1,100
(593 C )

100(690)

75(515)

18

50

277HB
or 29 HRc

ASTM A1193 B7M (Cr- Mo AISI 4140,4142,4145 )

C

Mn

Si

Cr

Mo

0.37-0.49

0.65-1.10

0.035 Max

0.04 Max

0.15-0.35

0.75-1.20

0.15-0.25

Dia

Minimum
Tempering
Temperature
F (C)

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
MPa

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

21/2" and under

1150
(620 C )

100(690)

80(550)

18

50

235HB, 99HRB

ASTM A193 B16 (Cr- Mo -V )

This material is considered as the most suitable for bolts to be used at temperature below 450 . C,even at a high temperature range, the material has
superior physical characterestics compared to ASTM A193 B7 previously mentioned.
The chemical properties and physical characteristics are as follows
C

Mn

Si

Cr

Mo

Al

0.36-0.47

0.45-0.70

0.035 Max

0.04 Max

0.15-0.35

0.80-1.15

0.50-0.65

0.015Max

0.250.35

Dia

Minimum
Temperature
F (C)

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
( MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
( MPa)

Elongation in
4D
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

21/2" and under

1200(650)

125(860)

105(725)

18

50

321HB
or 35 HRC

over
21/2" to 4"

1200(650)

110(760)

95(655)

17

45

302HB
or 33 HRC

over 4" to 7"

1200(650 )

100(690)

85(586)

16

45

227HB
or 29 HRC

ASTM A193 B5 (5% Cr AISI 501)

C

Mn

Si

Cr

Mo

0.10 max

1.00 max

0.040 max

0.030 Max

1.0 Max

4.00 - 6.00

0.40 -0.65

Dia

Minimum
Tempering
Temperature
F (C)

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

up to 4" incl

1.100 (593 )

100(690)

80(550)

16

50

ASTM A193 B8 (AISI 304) B8A Chemical Requirements

C

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

18.00 - 20.00

8.00 -10.50

ASTM A193 B8C (AISI 347) B8CA

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Columbium +
Tantalum

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

17.00 - 19.00

9.00 -13.00

10 x Carbon
content, min

ASTM A193 B8N (AISI 304N) B8NA

C

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Nitrogen

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

18.00 - 20.00

8.00 -10.50

0.10 - 0.16

ASTM A193 B8MN (AISI 316N) B8MNA

C

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Mo

Nitrogen

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

16.00 - 18.00

10.00 -14.00

2.00 - 3.00

0.10 - 0.16

ASTM A193 B8P (AISI 305) B8PA

C

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

17.00 - 19.00

10.50 -13.00

ASTM A193 B8T (AISI 321) B8TA

C

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Titanium

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

17.00 - 19.00

9.00 -12.00

5 x Carbon
content, min

Mo

Nitrogen

Columbium
+ Tanalum

1.50 - 3.00

0.20 - 0.40

0.10 - 0.30

0.10
0.30

ASTM A193 B8R B8RA

Mn

Si

0.06 Max

4.00 - 6.00

0.040 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

Cr

Ni

20.50 - 23.50 11.50 -13.50

ASTM A193 B8S B8SA

C

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Nitrogen

0.10 Max

7.00 - 9.00

0.040 Max

0.030 Max

3.50 - 4.50

16.00 - 18.00

8.00 - 9.00

0.08 - 0.18

ASTM A193 B8LN, B8LNA

C

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Mo

Nitrogen

0.030 Max

2.00

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00

18.00 - 20.00

8.00 - 10.50

0.10 0.16

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Mo

Nitrogen

0.030 Max

2.00

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00

16.00 - 18.00

10.00 - 14.00

2.00 - 3.00

0.10 0.16

B8MLN, B8MLNA

CLASS I: B8, B8C, B8M, B8P, B8T, B8LN, B8MLN Mechanical Requirements

Dia

Heat Treatement

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

All diameters

Carbide Solution Treated

75(515)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

30(205)

30

50

223 HB or 96HRB
(3/4" in & smaller, 241HB
or 100 HRB)

CLASS IA: B8A, B8CA, B8MA, B8PA, B8TA, B8LNA, B8MLNA, B8NA, B8MN4

Dia

Heat Treatement

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

All diameters

Carbide Solution Treated

in the finished conditions

75(515)

30(205)

30

50

192 HB
or 90HRB

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

CLASS IB: B8N, B8MN

Dia

Heat Treatement

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

All diameters

Carbide Solution Treated

80(550)

35(240)

30

40

223 HB or 96HRB
(3/4" in & smaller, 241HB
or 100 HRB)

Dia

Heat Treatement

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

All diameters

Carbide Solution Treated

100(690)

55(380)

35

55

271 HB
or 28 HRC

Heat Treatement

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

CLASS IC: B8R

CLASS IC: B8RA

Dia

Carbide Solution Treated

in the finished condition

100(690)

55(380)

35

55

271 HB
or 28 HRC

Dia

Heat Treatement

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

All diameters

Carbide Solution Treated

95(655)

50(345)

35

55

271 HB
or 28 HRC

Dia

Heat Treatement

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

All diameters

Carbide Solution
Treated in the finished
condition

95(655)

50(345)

35

55

271 HB
or 28 HRC

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

125(860)

100(690)

12

35

115(795)

80(550)

15

35

105(725)

65(450)

20

35

100(690)

50(345)

28

45

All diameters
CLASS IC: B8S

CLASS IC: B8SA

CLASS 2: B8, B8C, B8P, B8T, B8N

Dia

3/4" & under

over 3/4" & 1" incl
over 1" & 11/4" incl
11/4" to 11/2" incl

Heat Treatement

Carbide Solution
Treated and
strain
Hardened

321 HB
or 35 HRC

CLASS 2: B8MN / B8M

Dia

3/4" & under

over 3/4" & 1" incl
over 1" & 11/4" incl
11/4" to 11/2" incl

Heat Treatement

Carbide Solution
Treated and
strain
Hardened

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

110(760)

95(655)

15

45

100(690)

80(550)

20

45

95(655)

65(450)

25

45

95(655)

75(515)

25

40

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

95(655)

75(515)

25

40

90(620)

65(450)

30

40

80(550)

55(380)

30

40

Hardness
max

321 HB
or 35 HRC

CLASS 2B: B8M2

Dia

Heat Treatement

2" & under

Carbide Solution
Treated and
strain
Hardened

over 2" & 21/2" incl

over 21/2" to 3" incl

Hardnessmax

321 HB
or 35 HRC

Low-Temperature Alloy Steel Bolt Material Chemical & Mechanical Requirements

ASTM A320-L7 (Cr- Mo AISI 4140,4142,4145 )
This material is considered as the most suitable for bolts to be used at temperature 0-(-)100 C,
The chemical properties and physical characteristics are as follows:
C

Mn

Si

Cr

Mo

Impact Energy Absorption Requirements

0.38-0.48

0.75-1.00

0.035 Max

0.04 Max

0.15-0.35

Dia

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

Yield
Strength.
min,
0.2% offset,
Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation
in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

125
( 860 )

105
( 725 )

16

50

21/2" and
under

0.80-1.10

0.15-0.25

Hardness
max

Minimum Impact Value

Minimum Impact
Value

Required for Average

of Each set of three
specimens

Permitted for
Specimen only of
a set

ft lbf [J]

ft lbf [J

20[27]

15[20]

277-321HB
for reference

ASTM A 320 L7M

Dia.

Heat Treatment

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

21/2" and under

Quenched and
tempered at 1,150
F
(620 C) min

100(690)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Reduction of
Area
min %

Hardness
max

80(550)

18

50

235HB
or 99HRB

ASTM A320 B8 (18Cr-8Ni AISI 304)

This material is considered as the most suitable for bolts and nuts to be used at temperatures (-)100-(-)200 C The chemical properties are as
follows:
C

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

18.00-20.00

8.00-10.50

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Mo

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

16.00-18.00

10.00-14.00

2.00-3.00

ASTM A320 B8M

ASTM A320 B8C

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Columbium +
Tantulum

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

17.00-19.00

9.00-13.00

10 * Carbon
content, min

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Titanium

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

17.00-19.00

9.00-12.00

5 * Carbon
content, min

ASTM A320 B8T

Super High Temperature Resistant Bolt Material Chemical & Mechanical Requirements
This material is considered as suitable for bolts to be used as temperature below 1,200 F (650 C) and the material has superior resistence to
oxidation and shrinkage to those high temperature resistant bolt material mentioned so far. The chemical properties and physical characteristics are
as follows:
ASTM A453 Gr. 660
C

Mn

Si

Cr

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.040 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

24.00-27.00

Cr

Mo

Ti

Al

Boron

13.50-16.00

1.00-1.50

1.90-2.35

0.35 Max

0.10-0.50

0.0010 - 0.010

CLASS

Tensile
Strength
min, ks
(MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
4x Dia.
min,%

Reduction of
Area
min, %

Brinell Hardness
Number

A,B and C

130(895)

85(585)

15

18

248-341 (min 99HRB,

max 37HRC)

ASTM A453 Gr. 651

C

Mn

Si

Cr

0.28 - 0.35

0.75 -1.50

max 0.040

max 0.030

0.30 - 0.80

8.00-11.00

Cr

Mo

Ti

Cb

Cu

18.00-21.00

1.00-1.75

0.10 - 0.35

1.00 - 1.75

025 - 0.60

max 0.50

CLASS

Tensile
Strength
min, ks
(MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
4x Dia
min, %

Reduction of
Area
min, %

Brinell Hardness
Number

A ( 3" and under)

100(690)

70(485)

18

35

217-277 (min 95HRB,

max 28HRC)

18

35

217-277 (min 95HRB,

max 28HRC)

A (over 3")

60(415)

B ( 3" and under)

95(655)

60(415)

B (over 3")

50(345)

ASTM B408 (800,800H)

Ni

Cr

Fe

Mu

Cu

Si

Al

Ti

30.0 - 35.0

19.0 - 23.0

*39.5 min

1.5 Max

0.10 Max

0.75 Max

1.0 Max

0.015 Max

0.15 - 0.60

0.15 - 0.60

* = Iron shall be determined arithmetically by differenece

CLASS

CONDITION

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

800

(all sizes) Hot finished rods and bars

80(550)

Yield
Strength. min, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
%
min

35(240)

25

800H

(all sizes) Cold drawn and (annealed) Hot finished

rods and bars

75(520)

30(205)

30

(all sizes) Cold drawn and (annealed) Hot finished

rods and bars

65(450)

25(170)

30

HASTALLOY C/ASME SB336,UNS N10002

Class

Ni

Co

Cr

Mo

Fe

Si

Mn

Balance

< 2.5

16

16

< 1.00

< 1.00

< 0.08

Monel K-500
Ni

Mn

Fe

Si

Cu

Al

Ti

63 - 70

0.25 Max

1.50 Max

2.00 Max

0.01 Max

0.5 Max

balance

2.3 - 3.15

0.35 - 0.85

Monel 400
Ni

Mn

Fe

Si

Cu

63 - 70

0.30 Max

2.0 Max

2.5 Max

0.024 Max

0.050 Max

balance

Nut Material Chemical & Mechanical Requirements

ASTM A194 Gr.2H
This is the material for bolts made from ASTM A-193 B7, considered to be used with suitable heat treatment. The chemical properties and physical
characteristics are as follows :
C

Mn

Si

Brinell Hardness

Rockwell Hardness

0.40 Min

1.00 Max

0.040 Max

0.050 Max

0.40 Max

To 11/2" incl 248 to

352

24 to 38 HRC

Over 11/2",212 to
352

38 HRC Max

ASTM A194 Gr.2HM

C

Mn

Si

Brinell Hardness

Rockwell Hardness

0.40 Min

1.00 Max

0.040 Max

0.050 Max

0.40 Max

159 to 237

22 HRC Max

ASTM A194 Gr.4

This material is considered as the most suitable for nuts,when they are used with bolts made from ASTM A-193 B16 and A-320 L7. Even at high
temperature range. then material has superior physical characteristics to those ASTMA A-194 2H previously mentioned. The chemical properties and
physical characteristics are as follows :

Mn

Si

Mo

Brinell Hardness

Rockwell
Hardness

0.40 - 0.50

0.70 - 0.90

0.035 Max

0.04 Max

0.15 - 0.35

0.20 - 0.30

248 to 352

24 to 38 HRC

ASTM A194 Gr. 8 (AISI 304)

This is nut material for bolts made from ASTM A-193 B8, considered to be used with suitable heat treatment. The chemical properties and physical
characteristics are as follows :

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Brinell Hardness

Rockwell
Hardness

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

18.00 - 20.00

8.00 - 10.50

126 to 300

60 to
105 HRB

ASTM A194 Gr. 8M (AISI 316)

This is nut material for bolts made from ASTM A-193 B8M and A-320 B8M, considered to be used with suitable heat treatment. The chemical
properties and physical characteristics are as follows :

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Mo

Brinell
Rockwell
Hardness Hardness

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

16.00 - 18.00 10.00 - 14.00

2.00 - 3.00

126 to
300

60 to
105 HRB

ASTM A194 Gr. 8C (AISI 347)

This is nut material for bolts made from ASTM A-193 B8C, A-320 B8Cand A-320 B8T, considered to be used with suitable heat treatment. The
chemical properties and physical characteristics are as follows :

Mn

Si

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

Cr

Ni

Cb + Ta

17.00 - 19.00 9.00 - 13.00

10 * C% min

Brinell
Rockwell
Hardness Hardness
126 to
300

60 to
105 HRB

ASTM A194 Gr. 8T (AISI 321)

This is nut material for bolts made from ASTM A-193 B8Tand A-320 B8T, considered to be used with suitable heat treatment. The chemical properties
and physical characteristics are as follows :

Mn

Si

0.08 Max

2.00 Max

0.045 Max

0.030 Max

1.00 Max

Cr

Ni

Ti

17.00 - 19.00 9.00 - 12.00

5 C% min

Brinell
Rockwell
Hardness Hardness
126 to
300

60 to
105 HRB

ASTM A307
This material is suitable in structural application where nominal strength alongwith weldability is required.

Grade

Tensile
Strength
min, ksi
(MPa)

Yield
Strength. min,
0.2% offset, Ksi
(MPa)

Elongation in
2"
min %

Hardness
max

0.06 Max

0.15 Max

60 (415)

18

121 - 241 BHN

0.04 Max

0.05 Max

60 - 100
(415 - 690)

18

121 - 212 BHN

58 - 80
(400 - 550)

36(50)

23

Not Required

ASTM A563
This specification of material is used for manufactoring nuts for balts/styds made from ASTM A307

Grade

Mn (Max)

P (Max)

S (Max)

O,A,B,C

0.58 Max

0.13

0.58 Max

0.27

0.048

0.058

DH

0.18-0.58

0.57

0.048

0.058

Grade
O
A
B
C
D
DH

Hardness Required
103 to 302 BHN
116 to 302 BHN
90 to 121 BHN
143 to 352 BHN
159 to 352 BHN
248 to 352 BHN