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- ISO 9001 - 2015 Certified
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- NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-2
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- MERKBLATT AD 2000 W2/W7/W10
Class 1 Low Temperature Fasteners - AISI 316 Austenitic Stainless Steel
ASTM A320/A320M Grade B8M stands as the most widely specified molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel bolting grade for low temperature service. With 2-3% molybdenum addition to the basic 18-8 chromium-nickel composition, B8M delivers exceptional resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. Class 1 carbide solution treatment ensures optimal corrosion resistance with 75 ksi tensile strength and 30% elongation, making ASTM A320/A320M Grade B8M indispensable for chemical processing, pulp and paper, marine hardware, and cryogenic applications requiring both toughness and corrosion protection.
| Grade Symbol | UNS Designation | C, max | Mn, max | P, max | S, max | Si, max | Ni | Cr | Mo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A320 B8M | S31600(316) | Range,% | 0.08 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030, max | 1.00 | 10.0 - 14.0 | 16.0 - 18.0 | 2.00 - 3.00 |
| Product Variation, % Over or Under | 0.01 over | 0.04 over | 0.010 over | 0.005 over | 0.05 over | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.10 | ||
| 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 B8M Class 1 | All diameters | carbide solution treated | 75 [515] | 30 [205] | 30 | 50 | 223 HBWDor 96 HRB |
| ASTM A320 B8M Class 2 | 3/4 [20] and under | carbide solution treated and strain hardened | 110 [760] | 95 [655] | 15 | 45 | 321 HBW or 35 HRC |
| over 3/4 to 1 [20 to 25], incl | 100 [690] | 80 [550] | 20 | 45 | 321 HBW or 35 HRC | ||
| over 1 to 11/4 [25 to 32], incl | 95 [655] | 65 [450] | 25 | 45 | 321 HBW or 35 HRC | ||
| over 11/4 to 11/2 [32 to 40], inclA | 90 [620] | 50 [345] | 30 | 45 | 321 HBW or 35 HRC |