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- ISO 9001 - 2015 Certified
- PED 2014/68/EC
- NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-2
- NORSOK M-650
- DFAR
- MERKBLATT AD 2000 W2/W7/W10
Class 1A Low Temperature Fasteners - AISI 347 Solution Treated Grade
ASTM A320/A320M Grade B8CA Class 1A is a columbium (niobium) stabilized austenitic stainless steel bolting grade designed for superior performance in welded and high temperature applications. The columbium addition of 10xC minimum prevents chromium carbide precipitation, providing exceptional resistance to intergranular corrosion in the as-welded condition. Class 1A solution treatment limits hardness to 192 HBW while maintaining 75 ksi tensile strength, making B8CA the preferred choice for pressure vessels operating in the 800-1500°F range, exhaust systems, and low temperature applications requiring post-weld solution treatment without sensitization concerns.
| Grade Symbol | UNS Designation | C, max | Mn, max | P, max | S, max | Si, max | Ni | Cr | Nb E + Ta | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A320 B8CA Class 1A | 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 B8CA Class 1A | All diameters | carbide solution treated in the finished condition | 75 [515] | 30 [205] | 30 | 50 | 192 HBW or 90 HRB |