ASTM A193 Grade B8T Class 1 Specification

ASTM A193 Grade B8T Class 1 Specification for high tensile bolts, screws, stud bolts, anchor bolts, threaded rods and other externally threaded fasteners, made from 321 stainless steel.

ASTM A193 Grade B8T Class 1 is a standard material specification for corrosion resistant 321 stainless steel fasteners such as bolts, screws, studs, 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 B8T Class 1 is a carbide solution treated 321 stainless steel having minimum tensile requirement of 75 ksi, yield 30 ksi and maximum hardness limit of 223 HBW or 96 HRB. ASTM A193 specification covers requirements for chemical composition, mechanical properties, hardness, heat-treatment and recommended nuts-washers for Grade B8T Class 1 Fasteners.

Chemical Composition

Element Austenitic Stainless Steel
AISI 321 / 321H
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
Titanium 5 x Carbon Content - 0.70
Nitrogen 0.10 max

A: The 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 HRB

Heat Treatment: Carbide Solution Treated.

Recommended Nuts & Washers

Nut Specification Washer Specification
ASTM A194 Grade 8T ASTM A240 TP321

Fasteners

Commonly Produced B8T 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