Abstract of NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS,

ASTM F468M MATERIALS

1993 AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE [METRIC]

IFI NOTES:

1. ASTM F468M is a specification developed through the procedures

of ASTM. F468M is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-16
on Fasteners.

2. This abstract presents the chemical and mechanical requirements

for externally threaded fasteners made of several alloys of nonfer-
rous materials. It omits those requirements dealing with referenced
documents, government prav/sioning. quality assurance. and inspec-
tion. For the omitted information. refer to the complete F468M. The
paragraph numbers throughout this abstract are those of the com-
plete F468M-93.

3. ISO 8839-1986 Mechanical Properties of Fasteners - Bolts, Screws,

Studs and Nuts Made of Nonferrous Metal - includes seven copper
and copper alloys and six aluminum and aluminum al/oys. The com-
positions are taken from ISO 209, ISO 426, ISO 427 and ISO 428.
This standard includes a minimum breaking torque for the various
al/oys in sizes thru MS and minimum breaking loads thru M39. The
material compositions do not match North American practice.

4. ASTM F46SM-93 is abstracted with permission from the Annual Book

of ASTM Standards, copyright American Society for Testing and
Materia/s, 100 Ba" Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428,
U.s .A.

1. SCOPE proof stress equal to or greater than the speci-

fied minimum tensile strength stress of the fas-
1.1 This specification covers the require· tener on which they are used.
ments for co mmercial wroug ht nonferrous NOTE 1 - This specification is the metric companion of
bolts, hex cap screws, and studs in nominal Specification F468.
thread diameters M6 to M36 inclusive manu-
factured from a number of alloys in common 2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
use and intended for general service applica-
tions. (Refer to the complete specification, see
1.2 Unless otherwise specified, nuts used page K-41.)
on these bolts, cap screws, and studs shall
conform to the requirements of Specification 3. ORDERING INFORMATION
ASTM F467M. Nuts shall be of the same al-
loy group as the fastener on which they are 3.1 Orders for fasteners under this specifica-
used, and shall have a specified minimum tion shall include the following information:

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Table 1 Chemical Requirements »z

Composition, " zO
COpper IInd Copper-a." Alloy. Cz
UNS
De, lgn, - Aluml- C_. Iron, Man"._ Nickel,
PhoSptlorul Silicon
Zlne, Lead,
TI. """'. Not, .
en"TI
m
tlon
Alloy Genera' Name
"m m'. mu
MM.
mu mu' mu mu -1
Number
mu C:IJ
Cl1 000 110 99. 9 C:IJ
C27000
ETP """'"
270 brass 63,0-68,5 0.07 balance 0. 10 , enOc
04'200 462 naval brass 62.!).65.0 0.10 balance 0.20 0.5-1.0 , "TIen
C46400 ..... naval brass 59.0-62.0 0.10 b'''~ 0.20 0.5-1.0 1 Om
:IJ
C51000 5<0 phosptlor bronze balarw::e 0.10 0.03-0.35 0.30 0.05 4.2-5.8 1
C>r
o
""300 61' sluml!1um bronze
,1<
6,0-7,5 2.G-3.0 0,10 0.15 0.015 0. 10 0.05 0.01 O.20-<l.SO 2. ,
m-l
"'1<'" alumlnum bronze 6.G-8 .0 66.0 1.5-3.5 1.0 4
zen
m-
"'3000 630 alumlnum broru:e 9 .0-11 .0 78.0 2.1)-.4.0 1., 4.0-4.5 0.25 max O.20max 4
C64200 642 aluminum silicon bronze 6.3-7.6 88.65 0.30 0.10 0.25 1.5-2.2 0.50 0.0, O.20mllll 0.15 4. , :IJ:I:
»m
C65100
C65500 ...
651 S~icon

sW
bronze

icon bronle ....

96.0 0.'
0.'
0.7

..
1., 0.'
0.8-2.0
2.8-3.8
1.,

1.'
0.0,
0.05
•
• rX
cO
C66100 '61 sW
icon bronze " .0 0.25 2.8-3.5 1.' 0..20-0.8 • en»
"'75'" '" fTIIII19IIr.e5e btonze 02'~ 57.0-60.0 0.8-2.0 0.05-0.5 balance 020 0.5-1 .5 1
m"C
C7 1000 710 "'1'0-...... 74.0 0.80 1.00 19 .0-23.0 LOO 0.05 3. •
~en
LOO
C71SOO 715 "'1'0-. . . . 65.0 0.40-0.1 1.00 29.0-33.0 0.05 3• •
3:0
Nlckelaod Nlckel·Ben Alloyw m:IJ
Pho,- -1m
UNSoe ..
Ignatlon Alloy
Number
General
Name
Aluml·
• om
Car-
bo'.
~
Chro-
mlum
Copper
Iron,
m..
Mange,·
MM.
m..
Nickel
pho-
ru"
mu
SUI·
con,
~
Trta·
nlum
C~
ball,
mu
Molyb-
denum
Sullur.
mu
V.n.·
dlum
Tung·
, Ieo
~t•• :!!::e
Oen
N1 0001 335 NH.1o 0.05 1.0 m a~ 4.0-6.0 10 balance 0.025 l OO 2.50 26.0-30.0 0.030 O.N)A , ~-

Nl0216 276 N(· Mo-Cr 0.02 14.5-16. 5 4.0-7.0 1.00 balance 0.040 0." 2.50 15.0-17.0 0.030 0.35 ma~ 3.Q-4.5 1
N04400 ' 00 NI-CIIClauA 0.3 balal"\Ce ,., 20 63.0-70.0 0.5 0.024 ' .3
N04405 ' 05 NI-CII Class 8 0.3 balance 2.' 2.0 63.0-70.0 0.5 0.025-0.060 1, 3
N05500 500 NI·Cu-AI 2.30·3.15 0.25 balance 2.0 1.5 63.0-70.0 05 0.35-0. 65 0.01 1.3
 Table 1 Chemical Requirements (Continued)
ComposltlOll, %
Alumlnum-8ase Alloy.
UN' otM, Elements,
TitMI-
Oeslgna- GeMra ' Alum ~
Chromium Copper
Iron, Manganese. SlIk;on,
um.
Zinc , mu
Alloy Magnoslum NOlas
l ion
Number
Name " m mu mu m..
m..
m..
Each Tot.l »z
zO
A92024

A'.O'" ""
A97075 7075
202. Aluminum 2024
Aluminum 6061
Aluminum 7075
ba.~

........
... ~
O. 10ma~

O.04.().35
0.1&0.35
3.8-4.9
0.15-0.40
1.2-2.0
0.50
0.70
0.50
0.30-<1.9
0.15
0.30
0.50
O.4().().8
0.40
0.15
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.25
S.HU
1.2-1 .8
0.801.2
2.1-2.9
005
0.05
0.05
0.15
0.15
0.15
'..
1,6,7

1, 6, 8
Oz
CJ)"
m
TItanium and T1tanlum-Base Alloy. -t JJ
UN' c:
o.slgna- Gene ral
Alumi- Ca,·
Iron, Titanl· Hydro-
Nltro- Oxy· Palls- Vana- Chro<-Mo lyb- Zlrco. R"h<- R"ldual.
OJJ

..........-
Alloy nu m, boo. um. gen, gen, gen, d lum, dlum, mlum, denum, nlum, nium, Note.
lion Name
N' C
F. C. Z.
E.eh, Toul, CJ)O
Numbel'
,
TI H N 0 Pd V MO Ru
mu mu c:
R50250 Hanlum Gr I 0.10 0.20 0.0125 0.05 0.18 0.' 0.' 1, 9,10 "CJ)
RS0400 2 Titanium Gr 2 0.10 0.30 0.0125 0.05 025 0.' 0 .. 1,9,10 Om
JJ
R50700
R56400
R5640'
•
5
Titanium Gr 4

Titanium Gf 5

SEU Titan ium Gf 5 EL l 5.5-6.5

0.10
5.5-6.15 0.10 0.40 ...
0.50 ba_ 0.0125 0.01
~ 0.0125 0.05
0.0. 0.25 balance 0.0120 0.05
0.40
0.20
0.13
3.5--4.5
3.5-4.5
0.'
0.'
0.'
0.'
0.'
0.4
1,9,10
1,9, 10
1,9,10
G)r
m-t
O
zCJ)
m"
R52400
R58640
"
7 Titanium Gr 1

TItanium T1-38-6-44 3.0-4.0

O.tO
0.05 0.30 ....
0.30 balance 0.0125
~ 0.020
0.05
0.03
0.25 0.12-<1.25
0.12 0.10 1.5-8.5 5.5-6.5 3.5-4.5 3.5-4.5 0.10
0. '
0.15
0.4
0.'
1,9, 10
1,9,10,11 JJ:I:
»m
1 Elements shown as balance shall be arithmetically computed by deducting the sum of the other named elements from 100.
2 Copper plus specified elements", 99.6 mln; copper plus sifver: 66.5-91 .5.
r-><
3 Cobalt is to be counted as nickel.
c:O
CJ)>
4 Minimum cootentoi copper plus all otilerelements with specified limits shall be 99.5%. m"I:J
5 An alloy conlaining as high as 2.6% silicon is acceptable provided the sum of all the elements other than copper, silicon, and Iron does not exceed 0.30%. ~CJ)

6 AnalysIs shall regulalfy be made only lor the elements specified in this table. If, however, the presence 01other elements Is suspected or Indicated in amounts greater Ihan
:i:O
the specified limits, further analysis shall be made to detennine that these elements are not present in excess of the specified limits.
mJJ
-tm
~=E
1 Titanium + zirconium 0.20%, max.
8 Titanium + zirconium 0.25%, max.
OCJ)
9 All reported values are maximums, unless a range Is specified. ~"

10 A residual Is an elemenl present in a metal or an alloy in small quantities Inherent to the manufacturing process, but not adde::llnten\ionally. Residual elements need not be
repof"led unless a report Is specifically required by the purchaser.
11 Ruthenium and Palladium, or both, may be added to Grade 19 for enhanced corrosion resistance as negotiated between purcl\aser and vendor. Chemical analysis is not
<D required unless specifically negotiated.
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 NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, Abstract of
MATERIALS ASTM F468M
AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE [METRIC] 1993

3.1.1 Quantity (number of pieces of each item manufacturer, but shall be such that the finished
and size), products conform to all of the specified require-
ments.
3.1.2 Name of item (for silicon bronze alloy
651, state if hex cap screw dimensions or roll 4.2 Manufacture:
thread body diameter are required (see 7.1.2» ,
4.2.1 Forming - Unless otherwise specified ,
3.1.3 Dimensions including nominal diameter, the fasteners shall be cold formed, hot formed ,
thread pitch and length, or machined from suitable material, at the op-
tion of the manufacturer.
3.1.4 Alloy number (Table 1),
4.2.2 Condition - Except as provided in 4.2.3,
3.1.5 Stress relieving , if required (see 4.2.3), the fasteners shall be furnished in the following
3.1.6 Shipment lot testing, as required (see conditions:
Section 10),
Alloy Condition
3.1.7 Source inspection, if required (see Sec- Copper (all alloys) as lormed or stress relieved at
tion 14), manufacturer's option

3.1 .8 Certificate of compliance or test report, Nickel alloys: as lormed or stress relieved at
400 and 405 manufacturer's option
if required (see Section 16), 500 solution treated and aged
Aluminum alloys:
3.1.9 Additional requirements , if any, to be 2024-T4 solution treated and naturally aged
specified on the purchase order (see 4.2.1, 6061·T6 solution treated and artificially aged
7075-T73 solution treated and stabitized
4.2.4,7.3.1,8.2, 11 .1, and 12.1),
Titanium aslormed
3.1.10 Supplementary requirements, if any, and
4.2.3 Stress Relieving- When required, stress
3.1.11 ASTM specification and year of issue.
relieving may be specified by the purchaser for
NOTE 2 - A typical ordering description is as foll ows: nickel alloys 400 and 405 and all copper alloys.
10,000 pieces, Hex Cap Screw, M6 x 1 x 80, Alloy 270.
Furnish Certificate of Compliance, Supplementary Require- 4.2.4 Threads - Unless otherwise specified,
ment 51 , ASTM F468M-__ . the threads shall be rolled or cut at the option of
the manufacturer.
4. MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURE
5. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
4.1 Materials:
5.1 Chemical Composition - The fasteners
4.1.1 The bolts, cap screws, and studs shall shall conform to the requirements as to chemi-
be manufactured from material having a chemi- cal composition prescribed in Table 1 for the
cal composition conforming to the requirements specified alloy.
in Table 1 and capable of developing the re-
quired mechanical properties for the specified 5.2 Manufacturer's Analysis:
alloy in the finished fastener.
5.2.1 When test reports are required on the
4.1 .2 The starting condition of the raw mate- inquiry or purchase order (see 3.1.8), the
rial shall be at the discretion of the fastener manufacturer shall make individual analyses of

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ASTM F468M MATERIALS
1993 AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE [METRIC]

Table 2 Mechanical Property Requirements

Full-Size Tests Machined Specimen Tests
Mechanical Nominal
Alloy Hardness Tensile Yield Ten s ile Yield Elongation
Alloy Property Thread
Group (1, 7) Strength, Strength. Strength, Strength In 4D,
Marking Di ameter
MP, mln, MPa min, mln, MPa mln,%

Cu 110 F468MA ..., 65-90 HRF

(2)
205-345
(2, 3)
70
MP,
205
(3)
70
(4)
'5
Cu27Q
Cu 462
F468MB
F468MC
.,., 55-80 HRF
65-90HRB
410-620
345-550
345
'70
380
345
345
' 70
35
20
Cu 464 F468MD 55-75 HAS 345-550 '05 345 '05 25
CuStO F468ME 60·95 HRS 410-620 240 380 205 '5
{ MI6 to M12 70-95 HAS 550-760 345 550 345 30
Cu613 F468MF
C
0
p
Cu614 F468MG .,
M14toM36 70-95 HRS
70-95 HRS
520-720
520-760
310
24<>
520
520
310
24<>
30
30
P
E
R
Cu630
Cu 642
F468MH
F4S8MJ .,
.11 85·100HRB
75-95 HRS
690-900
520-760
345
240
690
520
345
24<>
5
'0
{ M6toM20 75-95 HAS 460-£90 380 460 365 8
CIJ 651 F468MK

.,
M241oM36 70-95 HAS 380-620 275 370 260 8
Cu 655
Cu661
F468ML
F468MM ., 60-80 HAS
75·95 HAS
345-550
480-690
140
240
345
460
'OS
240
20
'5
380-590
Cu6l5 F468MN
"" 6O-90HRB '70 380 170 20
Cu710
Cu 715
F468MP
F468MR ..,
"" 5O-85HRB
6O-95HAB
310-520
380-590
'OS
140
310
380
'OS
' 4<>
4<>
45
Ni 335
Ni 276
F468MS
F468MT ., 20-32 HRC
20-32 HRC
790-1000
760-970
3'0
310
790
760
310
310
35
25
N
, { M6 loM20 75 HR8-25 HRC 550-900 275 550 275 20

.
Ni 400 F468MU
C M24 10 M36 60 HR8-25 HRC 48().900 205 460 205 20
K Ni 400 HF (5) F468MHF 60-95 HR8 48().830 205 460 205 20
E
L
Ni 405 F468MV 01' 60 HR8-20 HRC .80-860 205 460 205 20

F468MW
{ MSloM20 24·37 HRC 900-1240 620 900 620 20
NiSOO
M24 10 M36 24-37 HRC 900-1240 590 900 590 20
250 275
ALUM-
A12024-T4 F468MX
'" 70-85 HRB 380-480 430 '0
INUM
(6)
AIS061-T6
A17075-T73
F468MY
F468MZ .,.,
.11 40-SO HRB
80-90 HRB
260-360
420-520
215
345
290
470
240
385
'0
10

.,.
TI,
T
, TI2
F468MAT
F468MBT
140-160 HV
160-180 HV
275-460
375-560
205
310
24<>
340
'70
275
24
20
T
TI' F468MCT 20()..220 HV 56().7as 5'5 545 460 '5

.,.,
A
TI5 925-1125 890 820
N
, TI7
F468MDT
F4S8MET
01' 30-39 HRC
160-180 HV 375-580
855
310 340 275
'0
20
U
M
(7)
Ti-38-6-44
Ti 5 Ell
F468MFT
F468MGT . 24-38 HAC
29-36HRC
820-' 025
855-1125
785
785
820
855
785
785
'5
'0
Where both tension and hardness tests are performed, the I8n$ion tests shall take precedence for aa;eptance purposes. For all&'11i'lum anoys, hardness tests
are lor inlormation only. See 6.4.
2 The yield and tensile strength values lorfull-si:te products shall be C(lITlputed by dMdlng the yield and maximum tensile load by the stress area for the product
diameter and thread pitch as givef1ln Table 3. page 8-104. on tensile stress areas.
3 YIOId strength is the stress at whidI an offset of 0 .2% gage length OQCUI"S.
4 ElonQ!ItIon is deIennIned using a gaga length of 4 diamet9fS 01 test specimen in acoon:Ianc:e with Test Methods ASTM Ee.
5 "HP denotes a lloI·fOfmed product
6 A1umioum alloy temper designations are In ac:cordance with ANSI H35.I.
7 Fun·size test mechanical properties apply to lastenem with a maxImum diameter of 3 in. (76 mm) . Mechanical properties of larger sections shall be negotiated
between the material manulacturer and the fastener producer.
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 NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, Abstract of
MATERIALS ASTM F468M
AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE [METRIC] 1993

randomly selected finished fasteners from the
product to be shipped and report the results to
the purchaser, except as provided in 5.2.2.
Alternatively, if heat and lot identities have been
maintained, the analysis of the raw material from
which the fasteners have been manufactured
may be reported instead of product analysis.
5.2.2 For aluminum fasteners, the manufac-
turer may furnish instead a certificate of con-
formance certifying compliance with the chemi-
cal composition specified in Table 1.
5.3 Product Analysis:
5.3.1 Product analyses may be made by the
purchaser from finished products representing
each lot. The chemical composition thus deter-
mined shall conform to the requirements in
Table 1.
5.3.2 In the event of disagreement, a referee
chemical analysis of samples from each lot shall
be made in accordance with 11 .1 and 12.1.
6. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
ods ASTM F606M and a breaking load exceed·
ing 530 kN shall preferably be tested full·size
and shall meet the full-size tensi le (minimum and
maximum) and yield strength properties in Table
2. When equipment of sufficient capacity for
such tests is not available, or if excessive length
of the bolts or stud makes full-size testing im-
practical, standard round specimens may be
used which shall meet the "machined specimen
tests" tensile properties in Table 2. In the event
of a discrepancy between full-size and ma-
chined speci men tension tests, full-size tests
shall be used as the referee method to deter-
mine acceptance.
6.4 For all alloys except aluminum, fasten-
ers that are too short (lengths less than that
specified in Test Methods F606M as the "mini-
mum length of product requ iring tension test-
ing"), that have insufficient threads for tension
testing (see 11 .2), or that have drilled or under-
sized heads weaker than the thread section, are
not subject to tension tests but shall conform to
the minimum and maximum hardness in Table
2. Hardness tests are not applicable to alumi-
num alloys; instead, when required, a shear test

6.1 The fasteners shall be tested in accor-

dance with the mechanical testing requirements Table 3 Tensile Stress Areas
for the applicable type, length of product, and
Nominal Nominal
minimum tensile strength and shall meet the Product Product
Stress Area, A Stress Area, A
mechanical properties in Table 2 and Table 3 Dlemeter
mm'
Diameter
mm'
for the specified alloy. end Thread and Thread
Pitch Pitch
6.2 Fasteners havi ng a length equal to or
longer than the "minimum length of product re-
M6x 1
Max 1.25 ,..,
20.1 M16 x 2
M20x 2.5
157
245
Ml0 x 1.5 58.0 M24x3 353
quiring tension testing" as specified in Test Meth- M12 x 1.75 " .3 M30 x 3.5 561
ods ASTM F606M and a breaking load of 530
kN or less shall be tested full-size and shall meet
M14 x2 115 -,' 8!7

A Tensile stress areas are computed using the following formula:

the full-size tensile (minimum and maximum)
and yield strength properties in Table 2 for the
A. = 0.7854 (0 - 0.9382 P)~
specified alloy.
where:
6.3 Fasteners having a length equal to or A. '" stress area, mrnZ,
longer than the wminimum length of product re- o = nominal thread diameter, mm, and
quiring tension testing" as specified in Test Meth- P = thread pitch, mm.

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ASTM F468M MATERIALS
1993 AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE [METRIC]

shall be performed in accordance with 11.2.2
and 12.2.2. Test results shall conform to the
following minimum shear strength requirements:
255 MPa for 2024-T4; 170 MPa for 6061-T6;
and 280 MPa for 7075-T73.
7.2 Studs - The dimensions of studs shall
be as specified by the purchaser. Studs may
be of the continuous thread ; double-end clamp-
ing (also known as stud bolt and bolt stud); or

6.5 Full-size bolts and cap screws subject

to tension tests shall be tested using a wedge
under the head. The wedge shall be 10 0 for
double-end interference (also known as tap-end
stud) types as specified by the purchaser.

bolts and cap screws of nominal thread M20
and less, and 60 for bolts and cap screws over
M20. For bolts and cap screws threaded es-
sentially to the head, the wedge angle shall be
60 for diameters M20 and less, and 40 for sizes
over M20.
6.6 Where both tension and hardness tests
are performed, the tension test results shall take
precedence for acceptance purposes.
7.3 Threads:
I
7.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, the baits,
cap screws, and studs shall have threads in ac-
cordance with ASME Bl.13M, page A-20, tol-
erance Grade 6g.
7.3.2 For silicon bronze alloy 651, the thread
length for bolts ordered with roll thread body
diameter shall conform to the following:
Bolt Length, mm Thread Length

50 and less within 2 threads of the head

7. DIMENSIONS
Over 50 to 150 50 mm min + 2 threads
Over 150 75 mm min + 2 thread s
7.1 Bolts and Hex Cap Screws:

7.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, the dimen- 8. WORKMANSHIP, FINISH AND

sions of hex cap screws (finished hex bolts),
excluding silicon bronze alloy 651, shall be in
accordance with the requirements of ASME
B18.2.3. 1M, page G-l.
7.1.2 Unless otherwise specified , the di-
mensions of silicon bronze alloy 651 hex cap
screws [finished hex bolt] shall be in accordance
with the requirements of ASME B18.2.3.1 M; or,
the bolts and cap screws shall have a roll thread
body diameter (that is, body with minimum
diameter equal to the pitch diameter), with all
other dimensions in accordance with ASME
B1B.2.3.1M, as specified by the purchaser.
7.1.3 When specified, the dimensions of bolts
shall be in accordance with the requirements of
AN SI B18.2.3.5M, page G-52 or such other di-
mensions as may be specified.
APPEARANCE
8.1 Workmanship- The fasteners shall have
a workmanlike finish free of injurious burrs,
seams, laps, irregular surfaces, and other im-
perfections affecting selViceability.
8.2 Finish - Unless otherwise specified, the
fasteners shall be furnished without an additive
chemical or metallic finish .
9. SAMPLING
(Refer to the complete specification.)
10_ NUMBER OF TESTS AND RETESTS
(Refer to the complete specification.)

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MATERIALS ASTM F468M
AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE [METRIC] 1993

11 . SPECIMEN PREPARATIONS strength, tensile strength, and elongation on

each sample in accordance with Test Methods
11.1 Chemical Tests - When required, AST M E8M; and the shear strength (applicable
samples for chemical analysis shall be taken in to aluminum alloys only) in accordance with Test

I accordance with Practice ASTM E55 by drilling,

sawing, milling, turning. clipping, or such other
methods capable of producing representative
samples.

11.2 Mechanical Tests:

Method ASTM 8565.

12.2.3 Determine the hardness in accordance

with Test Methods ASTM E18 or ASTM E92 at
mid-radius on the bottom of the threaded end
after suitable preparation. Make a minimum of
two readings , each of which shall conform to
11 .2.1 Machined tension specimens, when re- the specified requirements.
quired, shall be taken in accordance with Test
Methods ASTM F606M, page 8-1 30. The larg'
est test specimen that can be machined from 13. SIGNIFICANCE OF NUMERICAL LIMITS
the bolt or stud shall be used.
14. INSPECTION
11.2.2 Machined shear test specimens, when
required and applicable to aluminum alloys only,
shall be taken in accordance with Test Method 15. REJECTION AND REHEARING
ASTM 8565.
16. CERTIFICATION AND TEST REPORTS
12. TEST METHODS
(Refer to the complete specification for
12.1 Chemical Analysis - The chemical com- Paras. 13, 14, 15 and 16.)
position may be detennined by any recognized
commercial test method. In the event of dis- 17. PRODUCT, PACKAGING AND
agreement, the following test methods shall be PACKAGE MARKING
used for referee purposes:

Alloy ASTM Test Method 17.1 Individual Fasteners - All products shall
Copper E53, E54,E62, E75, E478 be marked with a symbol identifying the manu-
Aluminum E34. E101 , E227 facturer. In addition, they shall be marked with
Nickel E38, E76, E354
the alloy/mechanical property marking specified
TItanium E120, E1409
in Table 2. The markings may be raised or de-
12 ,2 Mechanical: pressed at the option of the manufacturer.

12.2.1 When full-size tests are to be performed, 17.2 Packaging:

determine the yield strength, wedge tensile
strength, and axial tensile strength, as required
by Section 6, on each sample in accordance
with the appropriate methods of Test Methods
ASTM F606M, page 8-130.
12.2.2 When machined specimen tests are
necessary (see Section 6), determine the yield
17.2.1 Unless otherwise specified , packaging
shall be in accordance with Practice ASTM
03951 .
17.2.2 When special packaging requirements
are required by the purchaser, they shall be
defined at the time of inquiry and order.

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17.3 Package Marking - Each shipping unit 17.3.6 Number of pieces,

shall include or be plainly marked with the fol-
lowing: 17.3.7 Country of origin, and

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17.3.1 ASTM specification,
17.3.8 Purchase order number.
17.3.2 Alloy number,
17.3.3 Alloy/mechanical property marking,
18. KEY WORDS
17.3.4 Size.
17.3.5 Name and brand or trademark of the 18.1 bolts; cap screws; general use; nonfer-
manufacturer, rous; studs

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
One or more of the following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by
I the purchaser on the inquiry, contract, or order. Supplementary requirements shall in no way negate
any requirement of the specification itself.
5 1. Stress Corrosion Req uirements
51 .1 Copper Alloys - Copper alloy fasteners
shall exhibit no evidence of cracking after im-
mersion for 30 min in an aqueous solution of
mercurous nitrate when tested in accordance
with Test Method ASTM B154.
51.1.1 Caution - Mercury is a definite health
hazard and equipment for the detection and
removal of mercury vapor produced in volatil-
ization is recommended . The use of rubber
gloves in testing is advisable.
51 .2 7075·773 Aluminum Alloy - For alumi·
nurn alloy 7075-T73 fasteners, the resistance
to stress corrosion cracking shall be established
by testing the previously selected tension test
specimens to the electrical conductivity-yield
strength criteria listed in 12.2 of Specification
B211 M. When the fasteners are too short to
permit tension testing , suitable lengths of the
stock used to produce the fasteners shall be
heat treated with the fasteners and tested to
the electrical conductivity-yield strength criteria.
The conductivity shall be determined in accor-
dance with Test Method ASTM B193.
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52. Shipment Lot Testing
(Refer to the complete specification.)
S3. Dye Penetrant Inspection
8 3.1 When dye penetrant inspection is speci-
fied on the purchase order, the fasteners shall
be tested in accordance with Practice ASTM
E165 or other mutually acceptable procedures,
and shall conform to acceptance criteria as
mutually agreed upon by the purchaser and
manufacturer.
S4. Heat Control (Alloys 400, 405, and 500
Only)
5 4.1 When Supplementary Requirement S4
is specified on the inquiry or order, the manu-
facturer shall control the product by heat analy-
sis and identify the finished product in each ship-
ment by the actual heat number.
5 4.2 When Supplementary Requirement S4
is specified on the inquiry and order, Supple-
mentary Requirement S2 shall be automatically
invoked with the addition that the heat analysis
shall be reported to the purchaser on the test
reports.