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The document discusses ASTM A194 specification which covers carbon, alloy and stainless steel nuts intended for high-pressure and high-temperature applications. It specifies various grades of nuts along with their mechanical and chemical properties.

The main grades specified are 2, 2H, 2HM, 4, 7, 7M, 8 and 8M with variations in material composition and heat treatment for each grade.

Properties like proof load stress, hardness and tempering temperature are specified for each grade to ensure they can withstand high pressures and temperatures.

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ASTM A194
The ASTM A194 specification covers carbon, alloy and stainless steel nuts intended for use in high-pres-
sure and/or high-temperature service. Unless otherwise specified, the American National Standard Heavy
Hex Series (ANSI B 18.2.2) shall be used. Nuts up to and including 1 inch nominal size shall be UNC Se-
ries Class 2B fit. Nuts over 1 inch nominal size shall be either UNC Series Class 2B fit or 8 UN Series
Class 2B fit. High strength ASTM A194 grade 2H nuts are common in the marketplace and are often substi-
tuted for ASTM A563 grade DH nuts due to the limited availability of DH nuts in certain diameters and fin-
ishes.

A194 Grades
2 Carbon steel heavy hex nuts

2H Quenched & tempered carbon steel heavy hex nuts

2HM Quenched & tempered carbon steel heavy hex nuts, 100% hardness tested

4 Quenched & tempered carbon-molybdenum heavy hex nuts (withdrawn in 2017)

7 Quenched & tempered alloy steel heavy hex nuts

7M Quenched & tempered alloy steel heavy hex nuts, 100% hardness tested

7L Quenched & tempered alloy steel heavy hex nuts, Charpy impact tested

8 Stainless AISI 304 heavy hex nuts

8M Stainless AISI 316 heavy hex nuts

A194 Mechanical Properties


Proof Hardness
Grade Identifi-
Nominal Tempering Load Rockwell See
cation Mark- Specification Material
Size, In. Temp. °F Stress, Note
ing5 Min Max
ksi

ASTM A194 Medium Car-


1/4 - 4 0 150 159 352 1,2,3
Grade 2 bon Steel
Medium Car-
ASTM A194 bon Steel,
1/4 - 4 850 175 C24 C38 1,2
Grade 2H Quenched and
Tempered

Medium Car-
ASTM A194 bon Steel,
1/4 - 4 1150 150 159 237 1,2,3
Grade 2HM Quenched and
Tempered

Medium Car-
bon Alloy
ASTM A194
Steel, 1/4 - 4 1100 175 C24 C38 1,2
Grade 4
Quenched and
Tempered

Medium Car-
bon Alloy
ASTM A194
Steel, 1/4 - 4 1100 175 C24 C38 1,2
Grade 7
Quenched and
Tempered

Medium Car-
bon Alloy
ASTM A194
Steel, 1/4 - 4 1150 150 159 237 1,2,3
Grade 7M
Quenched and
Tempered

ASTM A194 Stainless AISI


1/4 - 4 - 80 126 300 4
Grade 8 304

ASTM A194 Stainless AISI


1/4 - 4 - 80 126 300 4
Grade 8M 316
NOTES:

1. The markings shown for all grades of A194 nuts are for cold formed and hot forged nuts. When
nuts are machined from bar stock, the nut must additionally be marked with the letter 'B'. The let-
ters H and M indicate heat treated nuts.
2. Properties shown are those of coarse and 8-pitch thread heavy hex nuts.
3. Hardness numbers are Brinell Hardness.
4. Nuts that are carbide-solution treated require additional letter A - 8A or 8MA.
5. All nuts shall bear the manufacturer’s identification mark. Nuts shall be legibly marked on one face
to indicate the grade and process of the manufacturer. Marking of wrench flats or bearing surfaces
is not permitted unless agreed upon between manufacturer and purchaser.
6. Other less common grades exist, but are not listed here.

Inch Fastener Standards. 7th ed. Cleveland: Industrial Fasteners Institute, 2003. N-80 - N-81.

A194 Chemical Properties


Element 2, 2H, and 2HM 4 7 and 7M (AISI 4140) 8 (AISI 304) 8M (AISI 316)

Carbon 0.40% min 0.40 - 0.50% 0.37 - 0.49% 0.08% max 0.08% max

Manganese 1.00% max 0.70 - 0.90% 0.65 - 1.10% 2.00% max 2.00% max

Phosphorus, max 0.040% 0.035% 0.035% 0.045% 0.045%

Sulfur, max 0.050% 0.040% 0.040% 0.030% 0.030%

Silicon 0.40% max 0.15 - 0.35% 0.15 - 0.35% 1.00% max 1.00% max

Chromium 0.75 - 1.20% 18.0 - 20.0% 16.0 - 18.0%

Nickel 8.0 - 11.0% 10.0 - 14.0%

Molybdenum 0.20 - 0.30% 0.15 - 0.25% 2.00 - 3.00%

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