ASTM A193 Grade B8R Bolts, Stud Bolts, Fasteners
Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting for High Temperature or High Pressure Service and Other Special Purpose Applications
ASTM A193 specification covers alloy and stainless steel bolting for pressure vessels, valves, flanges, and fittings for high temperature or high pressure service, or other special purpose applications. Several grades are covered, including ferritic steels and austenitic stainless steels designated B5, B6, B7, B8, B8M, etc.
Selection will depend upon design, service conditions, mechanical properties, and high temperature characteristics. This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units
and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract specifies the applicable A193M specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply
ASTM A193 Grade B8R Raw Material
| Grade |
Raw Material Description |
| B8R |
Nitronic 50/UNS S20910 Stainless Steel, Carbide Solution Treated |
ASTM A193 Grade B8R Properties
ASTM A193 Grade B8R Chemical Composition |
| Carbon, max |
Manganese |
Phosphorus, max |
Sulfur, max |
Silicon |
Chromium |
Molybdenum |
| 0.10 min |
4.00-6.00 |
0.040 |
0.030 |
1.00 max |
4.00-6.00 |
0.40-0.65 |
ASTM A193 Grade B8R Mechanical Properties |
| Grade |
Diameter |
Tensile Strength |
Yield Strength |
Elongation |
Reduction |
Hardness |
| Grade B8R, Class 1C, 1D |
All Diameters |
690 |
380 |
35 |
55 |
271 HBW or 28 HRC |
ASTM A193 Grade B8R Bolt Marking
| Class |
Manufacture's Mark |
Grade Symbol |
| Class 1C |
BPF |
B9A or B8R |
| Class 1D |
BPF |
B101 |
Recommended Nuts & Washers
| Bolting Grade |
Nut Grade |
Washer Grade |
| ASTM A193 Grade B8R |
ASTM A194 Grade 8R |
Nitronic 50/UNS S20910 |
ASTM A193 Grade B8R Bolting