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    ASTM A193/A193M Grade B8CLNA Class 1A Stud Bolts – UNS S34751

    Strain hardened, niobium-stabilized, low carbon, nitrogen-enhanced 347LN stainless stud bolts for high-temperature, high-pressure, sensitization-resistant bolting.

    ASTM A193/A193M Grade B8CLNA Class 1A Stud Bolts are manufactured from UNS S34751 austenitic stainless steel — the niobium-stabilized, low-carbon, nitrogen-bearing variant of 347 stainless — and are strain hardened to meet the elevated mechanical requirements of the Class 1A designation under ASTM A193, with mechanical verification performed on the finished fastener. The niobium stabilization prevents sensitization and intergranular corrosion under high-temperature service and in as-welded conditions, the low carbon level provides additional protection against carbide precipitation, and the nitrogen content enhances base strength before cold working is applied. The strain hardening process further elevates tensile and yield strength, making these stud bolts among the highest-performing options in the B8C family. Grade B8CLNA Class 1A is specified for high-pressure, high-temperature flanges and pressure vessels in power generation plants, oil refineries, and petrochemical facilities where all four properties — stabilization, low carbon, nitrogen strengthening, and strain hardening — are simultaneously required by the operating conditions and design code.

    ASTM A193/A193M Grade B8CLNA Class 1A Chemical Composition - Austenitic Steels

    Grade Description and UNS Designatio Classes C Mn P S Si Cr Ni CbF N
    ASTM A193 Grade B8CLNA 347LN, S34751 1, 1A, 1D 0.005-0.020 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.0-19.0 9.0-13.0 0.20-0.50; 15 × carboncontent, min 0.06-0.10
    Product Analysis VariationB 0.002 under, 0.005 over 0.04 0.01 0.005 0.05 0.20 0.15 0.05 0.01
    • (A) Values are maximums unless a range or a minimum is indicated. Where ellipses appear in this table, there is no requirement and the element need not be determined or reported. The intentional addition of Bi, Se, Te, and Pb is not permitted.
    • (B) Product Analysis-Individual determinations sometimes vary from the specified limits as shown in the tables. The several determinations of any individual element in a heat may not vary both above and below the specified range. Product variation limits are over for maximums, over or under for ranges, and under for minimums, unless otherwise indicated.
    • (C) Typical steel compositions used for this grade include 4140, 4142, 4145, 4140H, 4142H, and 4145H.
    • (D) For bar sizes over 31/2 in. [90 mm], inclusive, the carbon content may be 0.50% max. For the B7M grade, a minimum carbon of 0.28% is permitted, provided that the required tensile properties are met in the section sizes involved, the use of AISI 4130 or 4130H is allowed.
    • (E) Total of soluble and insoluble.
    • (F) Columbium and Niobium are alternate names for element 41 in the Periodic Table of the Elements.

    ASTM A193/A193M Grade B8CLNA Class 1A Mechanical Requirements - Austenitic Steels (Inch)

    Grade Diameter,
    in.
    Heat TreatmentB Tensile Strength,
    min, ksi
    Yield Strength, min,
    0.2 % offset, ks
    Elongation in 4 D,min Reduction of Area, min Hardness,
    max
    ASTM A193 Grade B8CLNA Class 1A All diameters carbide solution treated in the finished condition 75 30 30 50 192 HBW or 90 HRB
    • (A) To meet the tensile requirements, the Brinell hardness shall be over 200 HBW (93 HRB).
    • (B) Class 1 is solution treated. Class 1A is solution treated in the finished condition for corrosion resistance; heat treatment is critical due to physical property requirement. Class 2 is solution treated and strain hardened. Austenitic steels in the strain-hardened condition may not show uniform properties throughout the section particularly in sizes over 3/4 in. in diameter.
    • (C) For sizes3/4 in. in diameter and smaller, a maximum hardness of 241 HBW (100 HRB) is permitted.
    • (D) For diameters 11/2 and over, center (core) properties may be lower than indicated by test reports which are based on values determined at1/2 radius.

    ASTM A193/A193M Grade B8CLNA Class 1A Mechanical Requirements - Austenitic Steels (Metric)

    Grade Class ,
    mm
    Diameter Heat TreatmentB Tensile Strength,
    min,MPa
    Yield Strength, min,
    0.2 % offset, MPa
    Elongation in 4 D,min % Reduction of Area, min % Hardness,
    max
    ASTM A193 Grade B8CLNA Class 1A All diameters carbide solution treated in the finished condition 515 205 30 50 192 HBW or 90 HRB
    • (A) To meet the tensile requirements, the Brinell hardness shall be over 200 HBW (93 HRB).
    • (B) Class 1 is solution treated. Class 1A is solution treated in the finished condition for corrosion resistance; heat treatment is critical due to physical property requirement. Class 2 is solution treated and strain hardened. Austenitic steels in the strain-hardened condition may not show uniform properties throughout the section particularly in sizes over M20 mm in diameter.
    • (C) For sizes M20 mm in diameter and smaller, a maximum hardness of 241 HBW (100 HRB) is permitted.
    • (D) For diameters M38 and over, center (core) properties may be lower than indicated by test reports which are based on values determined at1/2 radius.

    ASTM A193/A193M Grade B8CLNA Class 1A Bolting Components Marking - Austenitic Steels

    Grade Class Grade Symbol
    ASTM A193 Grade B8CLNA Class 1A TB B8Z or TB B8CLNA

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is ASTM A193 Grade B8CLNA Class 1A?
    ASTM A193 Grade B8CLNA Class 1A is a bolting material covering 347LN low-carbon nitrogen-enhanced Nb-stabilized (UNS S34751). Class 1A — solution treated in finished condition for corrosion resistance. Used in high-temperature, high-pressure flange, pressure-vessel and heat-exchanger bolting service per ASTM A193/A193M.
    What is the UNS designation for ASTM A193 Grade B8CLNA Class 1A?
    The UNS designation for ASTM A193 Grade B8CLNA Class 1A is UNS S34751. This corresponds to 347LN low-carbon nitrogen-enhanced Nb-stabilized. The UNS code is universal across ASTM, ASME (SA-193), PED 2014/68/EU and NORSOK material specifications. The 'Class 1A' designator denotes the heat treatment condition under ASTM A193 Table 3.
    What is the difference between Grade B8CLNA and Grade B8C (Class 1A)?
    B8CLN is 347LN — Low-carbon (C ≤ 0.030%) Nitrogen-enhanced 347 (Nb-stabilized austenitic). The low carbon reduces sensitization risk; the N restores strength to 75 ksi UTS minimum. Used for high-temperature welded service requiring inter-granular corrosion resistance. Specific to ASTM A193 Grade B8CLNA Class 1A: Class 1A — solution treated in finished condition for corrosion resistance.