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This specification covers the requirements for stainless steel nuts 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.

Chemical Requirements

Alloy Group UNS Designation Alloy Composition, % maximum except as shown
  Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulfur Silicon Chromium Nickel Copper Molybdenum Others
Austenitic Alloys
1 S30300 303 0.15 2.00 0.20 0.15 min 1.00 17.0 to 19.0 8.0 to 10.0   0.60 maxA  
1 S30323 303 Se 0.15 2.00 0.20 0.060 1.00 17.0 to 19.0 8.0 to 10.0     Se 0.15 min
1 S30400 304 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.0 to 20.0 8.0 to 10.5 1.00    
1 S30403 304 L 0.03 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.0 to 20.0 8.0 to 12.0 1.00    
1 S30500 305 0.12 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.0 to 19.0 10.5 to 13.0 1.00    
1 S38400 384 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 15.0 to 17.0 17.0 to 19.0   0.50 maxA  
1 S20300 XM1 0.08 5.0 to 6.5 0.040 0.18 to 0.35 1.00 16.0 to 18.0 5.0 to 6.5 1.75 to 2.25    
1 S30430 18-9LW 0.10 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.0 to 19.0 8.0 to 10.0 3.0 to 4.0    
1 S30433 302HQ 0.03 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.0 to 19.0 8.0 to 10.0 3.0 to 4.0    
2 S31600 316 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.0 to 18.0 10.0 to 14.0   2.00 to 3.00  
2 S31603 316 L 0.03 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.0 to 18.0 10.0 to 14.0   2.00 to 3.00  
3 S32100 321 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.0 to 19.0 9.0 to 12.0     Ti 5× C min
3 S34700 347 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.0 to 19.0 9.0 to 13.0     Cb+Ta 10 × C min
Ferritic Alloys
4 S43000 430 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.0 to 18.0        
4 S43020 430F 0.12 1.25 0.060 0.15 min 1.00 16.0 to 18.0     0.60 maxA  
Martensitic Alloys
5 S41000 410 0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.5 to 13.5        
5 S41600 416 0.15 1.25 0.060 0.15 min 1.00 12.0 to 14.0     0.60 maxA  
5 S41623 416Se 0.15 1.25 0.060 0.060 1.00 12.0 to 14.0       Se 0.15 min
6 S43100 431 0.20 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 15.0 to 17.0 1.25 to 2.50      
Precipitation Hardening Alloy
7 S17400 630 0.07 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 15.0 to 17.5 3.0 to 5.0 3.0 to 5.0   Cb+Ta 0.15-0.45

AAt manufacturer's option, determined only when intentionally added.

Mechanical Requirements

Stainless Alloy
Group
  Alloy Mechanical
Property Marking
Nominal Diameter,   
in.
Proof Stress,
Hex Nuts
ksi, min.
Proof Stress,
Heavy Hex Nuts
ksi, min.c
Rockwell
Hardness
ConditionB
         
Austenitic Alloys

1

(303, 304, 304L, 305, 384, XM1, 18-9LW, 302HQ, 303Se)

AF F594A 1⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 70 76 B85 max
A F594B 1⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 75 81 B65 to 95, incl
CW1 F594C 1⁄4 to5⁄8, incl 100 108 B95 to C35, incl
CW2 F594D 3⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 85 92 B80 to C35, incl
SH1 F594A 1⁄4 to5⁄8, incl 120 130 C24 to C36, incl
SH2 F594B 3⁄4 to 1, incl 110 119 C20 to C32, incl
SH3 F594C 11⁄8 to 11⁄4, incl 100 108 B95 to C30, incl
SH4 F594D 13⁄8 to 11⁄2, incl 85 92 B90 to C28, incl

2

(316)

316L

AF F594E 1⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 70 76 B85 max
A F594F 1⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 75 81 B65 to 95, incl
CW1 F594G 1⁄4 to5⁄8, incl 100 108 B95 to C35, incl
CW2 F594H 3⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 85 92 B80 to C35, incl
SH1 F594E 1⁄4 to5⁄8, incl 120 130 C24 to C36, incl
SH2 F594F 3⁄4 to 1, incl 110 119 C20 to C32, incl
SH3 F594G 11⁄8 to 11⁄4, incl 100 108 B95 to C30, incl
SH4 F594H 13⁄8 to 11⁄2, incl 85 92 B90 to C28, incl
3
(321, 347)
AF F594J 1⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 70 76 B85 max
A F594K 1⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 75 81 B65 to 95, incl
CW1 F594L 1⁄4 to5⁄8, incl 100 108 B95 to C35, incl
CW2 F594M 3⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 85 92 B80 to C35, incl
SH1 F594J 1⁄4 to5⁄8, incl 120 130 C24 to C36, incl
SH2 F594K 3⁄4 to 1, incl 110 119 C20 to C32, incl
SH3 F594L 11⁄8 to 11⁄4, incl 100 108 B95 to C30, incl
SH4 F594M 13⁄8 to 11⁄2, incl 85 92 B90 to C28, incl
Ferritic Alloys
4
(430, 430F)
A F594N 1⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 55 59 85 max
CW1 F594V 1⁄4 to5⁄8    , incl 60 65 B75 to 98, incl
CW2 F594W 3⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 55 59 B65 to 95, incl
Martensitic Alloys

5

(410, 416, 416Se)

H F594P 1⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 100 108 C20 to 30, incl
HT F594R 1⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 160 173 C34 to 45, incl

6

(431)

H F594S 1⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 125 135 C25 to 32, incl
HT F594T 1⁄4 to 11⁄2    , incl 180 194 C40 to 48, incl
Precipitation Hardening Alloys

7

(630)

AH F594U 1⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl 135 146 C28 to 38, incl
           

AMinimum values except where shown as maximum or as a range.

BLegend of Conditions

A-Machined from annealed or solution annealed stock thus retaining the properties of the original stock; or hot formed and solution annealed.

AF-Annealed after all threading is completed.

AH-Solution annealed and age hardened after forming.

CW-Annealed and cold worked. Sizes 0.75 in. and larger may be hot worked and solution annealed.

H-Hardened and tempered at 1050°F (566°C) min.

HT-Hardened and tempered at 525°F (274°C) min.

SH-Machined from strain hardened stock.

C-Proof stress values for heavy hex nuts are based on 1.08 times the value for corresponding hex nuts.

Tensile Stress Areas

    Coarse Threads-UNC Fine Threads-UNF 8 Thread Series-8 UN
Nominal Size, in. (D)

Threads/

in.

Stress
Area, A in. 2
Threads/
in.
Stress
Area, A in. 2
Threads/
in.

Stress

Area, A in. 2

1⁄4 (0.250) 20 0.0318 28 0.0364    
5⁄16 (0.3125) 18 0.0524 24 0.0580    
3⁄8† (0.375) 16 0.0775 24 0.0878    
7⁄16 (0.4375) 14 0.1063 20 0.1187    
1⁄2 (0.500) 13 0.1419 20 0.1599    
9⁄16 (0.5625) 12 0.1820 18 0.2030    
5⁄8 (0.625) 11 0.2260 18 0.2560    
3⁄4 (0.750) 10 0.3340 16 0.3730    
7⁄8 (0.875) 9 0.4620 14 0.5090    
1.000   8 0.6060 12 0.6630    
11⁄8 (1.125) 7 0.7630 12 0.8560 8 0.790
11⁄4 (1.250) 7 0.9690 12 1.0730 8 1.000
13⁄8 (1.375) 6 1.1550 12 1.3150 8 1.233
11⁄2 (1.500) 6 1.4050 12 1.5810 8 1.492

ATo determine nut proof load in pounds, multiply the appropriate nut proof load stress by the tensile stress area of the thread. Stress areas for UNC, UNF, and 8 UN thread series are given in Table 4.

BNon-zinc-coated nuts are nuts intended for use with externally threaded fasteners which have a plain (nonplated or noncoated) finish or have a plating or coating of insufficient thickness to necessitate overtapping the nut thread to provide assimilability. Zinc-coated nuts are nuts intended for use with externally threaded fasteners which are hot-dip zinc-coated, mechanically zinc-coated, or have a plating or coating of sufficient thickness to necessitate overtapping the nut thread to provide assimilability.

CNuts made in accordance to the requirements of Specification A194/A194M, Grade 2 or Grade 2H, and marked with their grade symbol are acceptable equivalents for Grades C heavy hex and hex and D nuts. When A194 zinc-coated inch series nuts are supplied, the zinc coating, overtapping, lubrication and rotational capacity testing shall be in accordance with Specification A563.

DNuts made in accordance with the requirements of Specification A194/A194M, Grade 2H, and marked with its grade symbol are an acceptable equivalent for Grade DH nuts. When A194 zinc-coated inch series nuts are supplied, the zinc coating, overtapping, lubrication and rotational capacity testing shall be in accordance with Specification A563.

EASTM A194 Grades 2 or 2H shall not be supplied for Grade C hex nuts unless approved by purchaser.

Alloy Groups

Group AlloysA   ConditionB
1 304,   305, 304L,
384, 18-9LW, 302HQC
(CW) cold workedD
2 316, 316L (CW) cold workedD
3 321,347 (CW) cold workedD
4 430E (CW) cold workedD
5 410F (H) hardened and tempered
6 431 (H) hardened and tempered
7 630 (AH) aged hardened

A 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.

B See 4.2 for options.

C When approved by the purchaser, alloys 303, 303Se, or XM1 may be furnished.

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

E When approved by the purchaser, alloy 430F may be furnished.

F When approved by the purchaser, alloy 416 or 416Se may be furnished.