Specifications
Surface Treatments
Certifications
- ISO 9001 - 2015 Certified
- PED 2014/68/EC
- NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-2
- NORSOK M-650
- DFAR
- MERKBLATT AD 2000 W2/W7/W10
Low carbon, nitrogen-enhanced 304LN stainless steel stud bolts in the Class 1D condition for weld sensitization resistance and elevated-temperature creep performance.
ASTM A193/A193M Grade B8LN Class 1D Stud Bolts are produced from UNS S30453, the nitrogen-enhanced low-carbon variant of Type 304 austenitic stainless steel, and are supplied in the solution annealed Class 1D condition under ASTM A193, which includes grain size control requirements designed to optimize creep resistance and long-term dimensional stability at elevated service temperatures. The low carbon content minimizes chromium carbide precipitation at grain boundaries during welding or sustained high-temperature exposure, thereby preserving corrosion resistance in as-fabricated and thermally cycled assemblies without requiring post-weld heat treatment. The controlled nitrogen addition compensates for the strength reduction typically associated with low-carbon stainless grades, and the Class 1D grain size requirement further improves elevated-temperature mechanical performance. Grade B8LN Class 1D stud bolts are selected for welded pressure vessel assemblies, chemical process piping flanges, and high-temperature applications where sensitization resistance, adequate strength, and controlled microstructure for creep resistance are simultaneously critical requirements.
| Grade | Description and UNS Designatio | Classes | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | Ni | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A193 Grade B8LN | S30453 | 1, 1A, 1D | 0.030 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 1.00 | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0-11.0 | 0.10-0.16 |
| Product Analysis VariationB | 0.005 | 0.04 | 0.010 | 0.005 | 0.05 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.01 | ||
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| 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 B8LN Class 1D | All diameters | carbide solution treated | 75 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 223 HBW or 96 HRBC |
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| 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 B8LN Class 1D | All diameters | carbide solution treated | 515 | 205 | 30 | 50 | 223 HBW or 96 HRBC |
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| Grade | Class | Grade Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM A193 Grade B8LN | Class 1D | TB B97 |