ASTM A193 Properties⚙️ (Chem., Mech. & Rankings) rev. 2022

In this post I'll talk about and give details about ASTM A193. First let's describe it and then have a look at its material's properties.

What is ASTM A193?

ASTM A193 is a Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting for High-Temperature or High Pressure Service and Other Special Purpose Applications.

Category

Corrosion-Resisting and Heat-Resisting Steels

Scope

This specification covers alloy and stainless steel bolting for pressure vessels, valves, flanges, and fittings for high temperature or high pressure service, or other special purpose applications.

Ok let's start with ASTM A193 chemical composition.

Chemical Composition

Grade B7

C

0.37 - 0.49

Mn

0.65 - 1.10

P max.

0.035

S max.

0.040

Si

0.15 - 0.35

Cr

0.75 - 1.20

Mo

0.15 - 0.25

Learn more about chemical composition.

Now it's the mechanical properties turn:

Yield Strength

Grade B7

105 ksi min

Learn more about what is yield strength.

Tensile Strength

Grade B7

125 ksi min

Learn more about what is tensile strength.

Elongation (min.) 4D

0.16.

Learn more about what is elongation.

Reduction of Area (min. %)

0.5.

Learn more about reduction of area.

Hardness Requirements

Grade B7

321 HBW or 35 HRC

Learn more about what is hardness.

Density

7480 - 8000 kg/m3 (around 7.9 g/cm3 or 0.285 lb/in3).

Learn more about density.

Elastic Modulus

180 GPa (26107 ksi) - 210GPa (30458 ksi).

Learn more about the Elastic Modulus.

Poisson's Ratio

Usually around 0.26 – 0.31.

Learn more about the poisson ratio.

Allowable Stress

Depends on the project (And its factor of safety).

Learn more about the what is allowable stress.

My Material's Rank

While engineers will often look for the cheapest material they can use, I took a different approach to material's selection to help newbie students.

I ranked materials according to their yield strengths and ASTM A193 currently ranks 139 in my yield strength index. This means there are other 138 materials that are more resistant.

Note: I've analysed 134 materials in order to create an yield strength index. Check my astm material's comparison post for more details.

Details and PDF

Instructions:

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2. Type the name of the standard you are looking for in the search box. Tip: Don't forget to include "ASTM" as a keyword.
3. Read the details about the standard or download the PDF.

ASTM Classroom

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References

Citation

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That gives credibility to your paper and it is sometimes required in higher education.

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Other References

A153/A153M Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on⁣
Iron and Steel Hardware⁣
A194/A194M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts⁣
for Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service,⁣
or Both⁣
A320/A320M Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless⁣
Steel Bolting for Low-Temperature Service⁣
A354 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel⁣
Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners⁣
A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements⁣
A962/A962M Specification for Common Requirements for⁣
Bolting Intended for Use at Any Temperature from Cryogenic⁣
to the Creep Range⁣
B633 Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on⁣
Iron and Steel⁣