ASTM A276 Specification

Forgings, Fasteners, Boltings, Stud Bolts, Screws, Nuts, Washers

Scope

ASTM A276 Bar Stock Specification covers hot-finished or cold-finished bars except bars for reforging. It includes rounds, squares, and hexagons, and hot-rolled or extruded shapes, such as angles, tees, and channels in the more commonly used types of stainless steels.

 

Chemical Requirements

Mechanical Requirements

Heat Treatment

Type AHeat Treatment
Temperature B
°F [°C], min
QuenchantHardness HRC,
min
4031750 [955]Air35
4101750 [955]Air35
4141750 [955]Oil42
4201825 [995]Air50
S420101850 [1010]Oil48
4311875 [1020]Oil40
440A1875 [1020]Air55
440B1875 [1020]Oil56
440C1875 [1020]Air58
  • A Samples for testing shall be in the form of a section not exceeding 3 ⁄ 8 in. [9.50 mm] in thickness.
  • B Temperature tolerance is ±25°F [14°C].

Certifications

  • EN 10204 3.1
  • EN 10204 3.2
  • PED 2014/68/EC
  • MERKBLATT AD 2000 W2/W7/W10
  • API 20 E BSL 1/ BSL 2
  • NACE MR 0175
  • NACE MR 0103