ASTM A193 Grade B8C Class 1 Specification

ASTM A193 Grade B8C Class 1 Specification for high tensile bolts, screws, stud bolts, anchor bolts, threaded rods and other fasteners, made from carbide solution treated 347 stainless steel.

ASTM A193 Grade B8C Class 1 is a standard material specification for corrosion resistant grade 347 stainless steel fasteners such as hex bolts, screws, stud bolts, anchor bolts, threaded rods and other externally threaded parts, for use in high tensile, high temperature and special purpose applications such as pressure piping & pressure vessels bolting. Grade B8C Class 1 is a carbide solution treated 347 stainless steel with minimum tensile requirement of 75 ksi, yield of 30 ksi & maximum hardness requirement of 223 HBW or 96 HRB. This specification covers requirements for chemical composition, mechanical properties, hardness, heat-treatment and recommended nuts-washers for Grade B8C Class 1 Fasteners.

Chemical Composition

Element Austenitic Stainless Steel
AISI 347
CompositionA, %
Carbon 0.08 max
Manganese 2.00
Phosphorus 0.045 max
Sulfur 0.030 max
Silicon 1.00 max
Chromium 17.00 - 19.00
Nickel 9.00 - 12.00
Columbium + tantalum 10 x Carbon Content - 1.10

AThe intentional addition of Bi, Se, Te, and Pb is not permitted.

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Class Diameter, Inch. Tensile Strength,
min, ksi
Yield Strength,
min, 0.2% offset,
ksi
Elongation
in 4D,
min, %
Reduction
of Area,
min, %
Hardness,
max
Class 1 All Sizes 75 30 30 50 223 HBW or 96 HRBNote

Heat Treatment: Carbide Solution Treated
Note: For sizes 3⁄4 in. in diameter and smaller, a maximum hardness of 241 HBW (100 HRB) is permitted.

Recommended Nuts & Washers

Nut Specification Washer Specification
ASTM A194 Grade 8C ASTM A240 TP347

Fasteners

Commonly Produced B8C Class 1 Fasteners
Hex Bolts Heavy Hex Bolts Stud Bolts Threaded Rods Anchor Bolts
Eye Bolts Socket Head Cap Screws Countersunk Screws U Bolts Square Head Bolts