ASTM F593 Specifications

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This specification for ASTM F593 covers the requirements for stainless steel bolts, hex cap screws, and studs 0.25 to 1.50 in., inclusive, in nominal diameter in a number of alloys in common use and intended for service applications requiring general corrosion resistance.

Group Alloy Grades Condition Family Type
1 304,305,384,304L,XM1,18-9LW, 302HQD Cold Worked ( CW ) Austenitic
2 316, 316 L Cold Worked ( CW ) Austenitic
3 321, 347 Cold Worked ( CW ) Austenitic
4 430E Cold Worked ( CW ) Ferritic
5 410F Hardened & Tempered ( H ) Martensitic
6 431 Hardened & Tempered ( H ) Martensitic
7 630 Age Hardened ( AH ) Precipitation Hardening

* Unless otherwise specified on the inquiry and order, the choice of an alloy from within a group shall be at the discretion of the fastener manufacturer

* Sizes 0.75 in. and larger may be hot worked and solution annealed.

* When approved by the purchaser, Alloys 303, 303Se, or XM1 may be furnished.

* When approved by the purchaser, Alloy 430F may be furnished.

* When approved by the purchaser, Alloys 416 or 416Se may be furnished.

Chemical Composition

Element Group 1 ( AISI 304 ) Group 2 ( AISI 316 )
Carbon 0.08% 0.08%
Manganese, min 2.00% 2.00%
Phosphorus, max 0.045% 0.045%
Sulfur, max 0.030% 0.030%
Silicon 1.00% 1.00%
Chromium 18.0 to 20.0% 16.0 to 18.0%
Nickel 8.0 to 10.5% 10.0 to 14.0%
Copper 1.00%
Molybdenum 2.00 to 3.00%

Mechanical Requirements

Alloy Group Condition Marking Diameter Range Tensile, ksi Yield, ksi min Rockwell Hardness
1 AF F593A 1/4 to 1-1/2 65 to 85 20 B85 max
A F593B 1/4 to 1-1/2 75 to 100 30 B65 to 95
CW1 F593C 1/4 to 5/8 100 to 150 65 B95 to C32
CW2 F593D 3/4 to 1-1/2 85 to 140 45 B80 to C32
2 AF F593E 1/4 to 1-1/2 65 to 85 20 B85 max
A F593F 1/4 to 1-1/2 75 to 100 30 B65 to 95
CW1 F593G 1/4 to 5/8 100 to 150 65 B95 to C32
CW2 F593H 3/4 to 1-1/2 85 to 140 45 B80 to C32

Recommended Nuts: F594

Recommended Washers: SS304 / SS316

Related: ASTM F593 Specifications on ASTM.org

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