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Class 1 Low Temperature Fasteners - AISI 347 Austenitic Stainless Steel
ASTM A320/A320M Grade B8C is the standard columbium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel bolting grade offering exceptional versatility across temperature extremes. With 17-19% chromium, 9-13% nickel, and strategic columbium addition, B8C provides unmatched resistance to intergranular corrosion and high temperature creep. Class 1 carbide solution treatment ensures optimal corrosion resistance with 75 ksi tensile strength and 30% elongation. ASTM A320 Grade B8C is extensively specified for chemical processing equipment, refinery applications, and low temperature systems where welding is required and sensitization must be absolutely prevented.
| Grade Symbol | UNS Designation | C, max | Mn, max | P, max | S, max | Si, max | Ni | Cr | Nb E + Ta | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A320 B8C | S34700(347) | Range,% | 0.08 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 |
1.00 | 9.0- 12.0 | 17.0- 19.0 | 10 × C content, min -1.10 max |
| Product Variation, % Over or Under | 0.01 over | 0.04 over | 0.010 over | 0.005 over | 0.05 over | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.05 under | ||
| Grade and Class | Diameter, in. [mm] | Heat Treatment | Tensile Strength, min, ksi [MPa] | Yield Strength, min, ksi [MPa] (0.2 % offset) | Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, % | Reduction of Area, min, % | Hardness, max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A320 B8C Class 1 | All diameters | carbide solution treated | 75 [515] | 30 [205] | 30 | 50 | 223 HBWDor 96 HRB |
| ASTM A320 B8C Class 2 | 3/4 [20] and under | carbide solution treated and strain hardened | 125 [860] | 100 [690] | 12 | 35 | 321 HBW or 35 HRC |
| over 3/4 to 1 [20 to 25], incl | 115 [795] | 80 [550] | 15 | 30 | 321 HBW or 35 HRC | ||
| over 1 to 11/4 [25 to 32], incl | 105 [725] | 65 [450] | 20 | 35 | 321 HBW or 35 HRC | ||
| over 11/4 to 11/2 [32 to 40], inclA | 100 [690] | 50 [345] | 28 | 45 | 321 HBW or 35 HRC |