~~l~ Designation : F 836M - 97a

METRIC

Standard Specification for

Style 1 Stainless Steel Metric Nuts1
TIlis standard is issued under lhe fi~ed designation f 836M: the num ber immediately followi ng (he designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in (he case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicales the year of last ",approval. A
superscript epsi lon (~ ) indicates an l..:li lorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

ThiJ sumdard has been appro1!ed for use by {lgmcie$ of Ihe Inpartm"m of De/ells".

1. Scope TABLE 1 Property Ctasses of Stainless Steel Nuts

[.1 This specification covers the chemical and mechanical Property Glass Pennissible AHoys

requirements for stainless steel metric nuts with nominal thread AI·50 304, 304L. 3OS'"
AI -70 384, XM7
diameters M 1.6 through M36, and intended for use in engi- AI·ao
neering appl ications requiring general corrosion resistance.
1.2 Eight groups of stainless steel alloys are covered, A2·50
A2-70 321 . 347
including three austenitic (Grades A I, A2, and A4), one ferritic A2-aO
(Grade FI), three martensitic (Grades Cl, C3, and C4), and one
precipitation hardening (Gmde PI ). A4-S0
A4-70 316. 3 16L
1.3 Seventeen property classes are covered, including nine A4-80
austenitic, one ferrilic , six martensitic, and one precipitation
hardening. The property classes with the pennissible alloys for FI-45 .,..
each are listed in Table I .
1.4 This specification is based in concept and content on
GHO
CH10
."
ISO 3506. The chemical and mcchanica[ requirements speci-
C3-aO .31
fied for all property classes, except as given in 1.4.[ , are C3-120
essentially identical with classes of the same designation in
ISO 3506. C4-70 416, 416Se
C4-110
1.4. [ This specification includes 13 of lhe 16 property
classes covered in ISO 3506. Additionally, it includes property PI -90 630
classes A [-70, A2-70, A4-70, AI - 80, A2-80, and A4-80 for '" When approved by tha purchaser. Alloys 303. 303Se. or XMl may be
products with nominal thread diameters larger than M20; and furnished.
B When approved by the purchaser. Alloy 430F may be furniShed.
four non- ISO property classes, CI-llO, C4- 11O, C3-12D, and
PI-90.
1.5 Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are A 262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to lntergranu-
provided, applicable only when agreed upon between the lar Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels2
manufacturer and the purchaser at the time of the inquiry and A 342 Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly Magnetic
order. Materials 3
1.6 Suitable bolts, hex cap screws, and studs for lIse with A 380 Practice for Cleaning and Descaling Stainless Steel
nuts included in this specification are covered by Specification Parts, Equipment, and Systems2
F 738M. Unless otherwise specified, all bolts, hex cap screws, A 493 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel
and studs used with these nuts shall confonn to the require- for Cold Heading and Cold Forging Wire 2
ments o f Specification F 738M and shall be of the same alloy A 555/A555M Specification for General Requirements for
group .. Stainless and Heat-Resisting. Steel Wire",a nd Wire_Rods~
A 564/A564M Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-
2. Referenced Documents Finished Age-Hardening Stainless and Heat-Resisting
2.1 ASTM Srandards: Steel Bars and Shapes4
A 582 Specification for Free-Machining Stainless and Heat-
Resisting Steel Bars, Hot-Rolled or Cold-Finished 4
I This specification is under thc jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F_ t6 011
Fastenersand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee FI6.04 on Nonfermus
Fasteners. • Annual Hook. of AYr'" Slalldaros. Vol Ot.03.
Current edition appl'Qved Qc!. 10. 1997. l'ublished May t998. Originally l An"lUl/ Book of AYrM Slalll/am$. Vol 03.04.
published as F 536 ~ 83. Last previous edi tion F 836 ~ 97. • ArmlUll Book of ASTM Slandords. Vol 0 1.05.

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A 75 1 Test Methods. Practices, and Terminology for
Chemical Analysis of Steel ProdUClS 2
D 395 1 Practice for Commercial Packaging5
E 29 Practice fo r Using Significant Digits in Test Data IQ
Dctenni ne Conformance with Specificatiolls6
E 353 Test Methods for C hemical Analysis o f Stai nless,
Heat-Resisting, Marag ing. and Other Similar Chromium-
Nickel-lron Alloys'?
F 606M Test Methods for Detennining the Mechanical
Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners.
Washers, and Rivets [Metric]8
F 738M Specification for Stainless Steel Metric Bolts,
Screws, and Studs8
F 1470 Guide for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechani-
cal Properties and Pcrfonnance InspectionS
2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 3506 Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Fasteners9
2.3 ANSI Standards:
ANS I B I.I 3M Metric Screw Threads-M Pro file9
ANSI B I8.2.4. 1M Metric Hex Nuts, Stylc 19
NOTl! I- T he following ASTM st:mdards are nmOO for information
onl y as suitable sources of material for the manufacture of nuts to this
specification: Specifications A 493. A 564. and A 582.
3. C lassification
3. 1 The designation o f each property class is comprised o f
three parts, a letter followed by a singlc digit. followed by
either two or three digits (sec Table I).
3. 1.1 The letter indicates the general composition type of
stainless steel:
3. 1. J.J A for austenitic steels,
3. 1.1.2 F for ferritic steels,
3. 1. 1.3 C for martensitic steels. and
3. 1. 1.4 P for precipitation-hardening steel.
3. 1.2 The fi rst digit ( I , 2, 3. or 4) indicatcs the alloy group.
The pennissible alloys within each group are givcn in Table I .
3. 1.3 The last two or three digits (50. 70. 110. etc.) indicate
10 % of the specified nut proof load stress o f the property class.
3. 1.4 For example. C lass A I-50 is an austenitic steel o f any
one of seven pemtitted alloys, and thc manufactured nut has a
proof load stress of 500 MPa.
,------~IGt::n.e ral composition type (austen-
IttC)
4.1 .1 Quantity (numhcr of pieces o f each item).
4.1.2 Name of item (specific type and style, and references
to d imensional Slundard when appropriate).
4.1.3 Size (nominal diameter, thread pitch).
4.1.4 Property class.
4.1.5 Supplementary requiremenls. if any (S I throug h S3).
4.1.6 Orders for nulS under this specification may include
the follow ing optional requirements:
4.1.6.1 Fonn ing (5.1).
4. 1.6.2 Alloy condition (5.2).
4. 1.6.3 Alloy selection (7 .2. 1 and S2).
4. 1.6.4 Test report (15.2).
4. 1.6.5 Additional tcsling ( 11.3).
4. 1.6 .6 Corrosion resistance testing ( 11.2).
4. 1.6.7 Inspection ( 13. 1).
4. 1.6.8 Heat number ( 11.1.1 ).
4.1.6.9 Certification ( 15.1 ).
4.1.6.10 Proof load testing (9.2).
4.1.7 ASTM specifi cation and date of issue . When date of
issue is no t specified, nuts shall be furni shed 10 the latest issue.
NOTl! 2-Eltamplc: 10 000 picces. hclt nUl. ANS I B I8.2.4.IM, M6 X
\, Class A2·70. furn ish lest repon. ASTM F 83683.
IS 000 pieces. Helt !-l ange Nuts, ANS I BI S.2.4.4M. MS X 1.25.
class A4-SO. Supplemenlar)' Requirement S3, ASTM F 836-83.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5. 1 Fonllillg- Unless otherwise specified , nuts shall be
cold-formed. hot-formed, or machined. at the option of the
manufacturer.
5.2 Conditioll-Nuts shall be furnished in the condition
specified for the prope rt y class in Table 2 . If other conditions
are required, the condition and resultant mechanical properties
shall be as agreed upon between the manufac turer and the
purchaser.
5.3 Suif(lce Fillish- Unless otherwise specified , nuts shall
be cleaned and descaled in accordance wi th Practice A 380 .
6. Heat Treatment
6.1 Austenitic Alloys, Grades AI. A2. alld A4:
6.1.1 When Condition A is specified. the nuts shall be
machined from annealed or solution annealed stock. thus
retaining the properties of the original material, or hot form ed
and solution anne:Lied .

~
A IlOY
group (304, 305, 384, XM7 , 6. 1.2 When Condition AF is specified . the nuts, following
etc.) man ufac ture. shall be annealed by heating to 1040 ~ 30"C. at
r-10 % of nut proof load stress (500
I MPa) which time the chromium carbide will go into solution. The
A -50 - nuts shall be held for a sufficient time and then cooled at a rate
sufficient to prevent precipitation of the carbide and to prov idc
the properties specified in Table 2.
4. Ordering Information 6 .1.3 When Condition CW is specified, the austenitic alloy
4.1 Orders for nuts under this specifi cation shall include the shall be annealed as specified in 6. 1.1. and then cold-worked to
following: develop the properties specified in Table 2.
6. 1.4 When Condition S H is specifi ed. nuts shall be ma·
chined from strain hardened stock.
J Anmoal BooII. of ASTM SwMan:/s. Vol 15.09. 6.2 Ferritic Alloys, Grade FI :
6 AII/wal BooII. of ASTM SlaMan:/s. Vol 14.02. 6.2. 1 When Condition A is specified, the fe rritic alloy sh all
, A,mulI/ Boot of ASTM SllIIlIltm/s. Vol 03.05.
I Ann",,1 BooII. of ASTM Su",d"ros. Vol 15.08.
be heated to a temperature of 790 ± 30"C. he ld for an
, Available from American NationaL Standards InslitulC. 11 West 4200 SI.. 131h appropriate time. and then air-cooled to provide the properties
.,loor. New York. NY 10036. speci fied in Table 2 .
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TABL.E 2 Mechanical Property Requirem ents
Hardness
AlloylMechan>ca1 Nominal Thread Proof Load
Property Class Condition" Vickers Rockwell
Property Marking Diameter Stress, MPa
min m~ min ~

AI -50 '8J6A
A2-50 A or AF '8J6B '-41.6 to M36 220 BB> B95
M-SO 'B36C
500
'"
B96 C33
At-70
A2·70
A4-70
CW
'8J60
'8J6'
F836F
Ml .6 IoM20
over M20 to M36
"'0
550 ""
'60
330
3>0 BB3 C3>

At-SO F8300 Ml.610 M20 BOO 240 350 cn C36

A2-SO SH '8J6H OIler M20 to M24 700 220 330 B96 C33
A4·80 'BJ6J OIler M24 to M30 650 200 3>0 B93 C30
over M30 to M36 600 180 285 889 C28
FI·45 A orAF '8J6K Ml.6 to M36 220 BH B96
Ct ·70 '8J6L
"0
'"
H Ml.6 to M36
700 220 330 B96 C"
C4·70 '8J6M
Ct·110 '8J6N
C4-110
HT
F836P Ml.6IoM36 >100 350 440 C36 045

C3-80 H '8J6R Ml.610 M36 cn C35

C3-120 HT FB36S Ml.610 M36
BOO

>200
'"
3BO
"0
C39 O4B
"0
AH 370 C28 C38
A
Pt·90
Legend of Conditions:
FB36T Ml.6 to M36 900
'"
AF-Ionnoo and annealed.
CW-formed from annea~ stOCk. th..s acquiring a degree 01 oold work.
SH-rnachirled from strain hardened stock.
A-machined from annealed or solution annealed slock, thus retaining the properties of the original material, or hot formed and soh.llion annealed.
H-hardeoed and tempered at 565"C medium.
HT-hardened and tempered at 275"C minimum.
A~lJIion annealed and age hardened after fonning.

6.2 .2 When Condition AF is specified, nuts shall be treated
as specified in 6.1.2.
6.3 Martellsitic Alloys, Grades Cl , C3, and C4:
6.3.1 When Condition H is specified , the nuts shall be
hardened and tempered by heating to 1010 ::!: 30°C sufficient
for austenitization, holding for at least I h and then air-cooling
to provide the properties specified in Table 2.
6.3.2 When Condition HT is specified, the nuts shall be
hardened and tempered by heating to 10 10 ::!: 30°C sufficient
for austenitizalion, holding for at least V2h, rapid air- or
oil-quenching, reheating to 275°C minimum, and holding for at
least I h and then air-cooling to provide the properties specified
in Table 2.
6.4 Precipitation-Hardening Alloy. Grat/e P I-When Con-
dition AH is specified , the nuts shall be solution-annealed and
aged by heating to 1040 ::!: 15°C, holding for at least lhh, rapid
air- or oil-quenching to 27°C maximum, reheating to 620 ::!:
looe minimum, holding for 4 h, and then air-cooling to
provide the properties specified in Table 2.
7. Chemical Composition
7. 1 It is the intent of this specification that nuts shall be
ordered by property class.
7.2 Unless otherwise specified in the inquiry and purchase
order (see Supplementary Requirement S2), when two or more
alloys are pemtitted for nuts of a specified property class, the
choice of alloy 10 be used shall be that of the fastener
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manufacturer as determined by his nut fabrication methods and
material availability. The specific alloy used by the manufac-
turer shall be identified clearly on any certification required in
the purchase order and shall have a chemical composition
conforming to the limits speci fied in Table 3 .
7.2. 1 When the purchaser specifies that a specific alloy be
used, the alloy shall have a chemical composition con forming
to the limits specified in Table 3.
7.3 Product analysis may be made by the purchaser fro m
nuts representing each lot. The chemical composition thus
determined shall conform to the limits specified in Table 3 for
Ihe specific alloy within the product analysis to lerances speci-
fied in Specification A 555.
7.3 .1 In the event of discrepancy, a referee analysis of
samples for each lot shall be made inaccordance with 12:"1 .-
8. Corrosion Resistance
8. 1 Carbide Precipitation:
8. 1.1 The austenitic alloys in Alloy Groups A I, A2, and A4
except the free-machi ning grades, 103 and 3 01S~, s h~
capable of passing the test for susceptibility to intergranular
corrosion in accordance with Practice E of A 262.
8.1.2 As stated in Practice A 262, samples may be subjected
to the faste r and more severe screening test in accordance with
Practice A. Failing Practice A, specimens may be tested in
accordance with Practice E and be considered satisfactory if
passing Practice E.
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TABLE 3 ChemIcal Requirement.

G_

"AlAl
~.,

303
303So
UNS
Oeoig.
~"'"

S30300
S30323
CM·

"""
0. 15
0.15
-..
-2.00
2.00
~

0.20
020
..... .....
ComposiIion. % maximum except as shown

Auslen~ic

0.15 mln
0.060
Alloys
1.00
1.00
Ch<omi~

17.0 to 19.0
17.0 to 19.0
Nickel

8.01010.0
8.0 to 10.0
"-'
--
d.,,,m
0.60 max"
"""'"
Se 0.15 min

30< 530<00 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.01020.0 8.01010.5 1.00
Al 30<, 530<03 0.03 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.0 to 20.0 8.01012.0 1.00
Al 305 S30500 0.12 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.0 to 19.0 10.510 13.0 1.00
Al
Al ,.,
"" S3IWOO
S20300
0.08
0.08
2.00
S.O 10 6.5
0.045
0.0<0
0.030
0.IS10
1.00
1.00
15.0 to 17.0
16.01018.0
17.0 to 19.0
5.0 to 6.5 1.7510 O.SO rnaJc'"

,., 0.35 2.25

..
Al 530<30

531600
0.10

008
2.00

200
0.0<5

0.045
0.030

0030
1.00

1.00
17.0 to 19.0

16.010 18.0
8.01010.0

10,0 to 14.0
3.0 104.0

2.00-3.00

..
31'
316L 531603 003 2.00 0.045 0030 1.00 16.01018.0 10.0 to 14.0 2.0Q-3.00

321 532100 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 11.010 19.0 9.0 \0 12.0 T! 5 )( C
min

A2 3" 53<'00 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.010 19.0 9.01013.0 Cb .. Ta

.,-
10 x Cmio
Femtic Alloys
F1 .30 0,12 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.0 to l B.O
F1 .30' SO"'" 0.12 1.25 0.060 0.015 mln 1.00 16.01018.0 0.60 max"
Marlens~ic Alloys
Cl .10 SOlooo 0.15 1.00 0.0<0 0.030 1.00 11 .5 to 13.5

CO 01'
416Se
" '600 0.15 1.25 0060 0.15 min 1.00 12.0 to 14 .0 0.60 ITIllX""

CO 541623 0. 15 1.25 0.060 0.060 1.00 12.0 1014.0 Se 0.15 min

C3 631 543100 0.20 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 15.0 to 17.0 1.25 to 2.50
Precipitation Hardooing Alloy
Pl 630 517400 0.07 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 15.01017.5 3.0105.0 3.0 105.0 Cb+TI
0.15-0.45
.. AI menulacluret'S option. clelennined orIy when Intentionaly added.

9. Mt!chanical Properties
9. 1 The hardness or nuts or each class shall not exceed the
maximum hardness specified for the class in Table 2. This shall
be the only hardness requirement for nuts that are proof load
tested.
9.2 Un less proof load testing is SpeCified in the inquiry and
purchase order, nuts of all classes in nominal thread diameters
M4 and smaller, and nuts of all classes with proof loads greater
than 530 kN . as specified in Table 4. shall be furnished on the
basis of having a hardness not less than the minimum hardness
specified in Table 2.
9.3 All classes of nuts. except those covered in 9.2 shall
withSland the proof load as speci fi ed in Table 4.
10. Dimensions
10. 1 Unless otherwise specified, nuts shall conform 10
dimensions ror hex nuts, Sty le I, as given in ANS I
B 18.2.4.IM.
10.2 Unless otherwise specified, threads shall be metric
coarse threads with class 6H tolerances as specified in ANSI
B1.l3M .
11. Number of Tesl<; and Retests
J 1.1 The mechanical and chemical composition require·
ments of this specification shall be mel in continuous mass
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production for stock, and the manufacturer shall make sample
inspections to ensure that the product confonns to the specified
requirements. Additional tests of individual shipments of
material are not ordinarily necessary.
11 .1.1 Individual heats of steel are not identified in the
fini shed product. When specifi ed in the purchase order that the
heat number shall be identifi ed for the products in an indi vidual
shipment, the manufacturer shall control the product by heat
analysis and additionally shall conduct the testing program
specified in 11.1.
11.2 Unless otherwise speci fi ed, tests for corrosion resis·
tance shall be in accordance with the manufacturer' s standard
quality control practices. -A specific number of tests-is""not
required but the nUlS shall be produced by manufac turing
practices and subjected to tests and inspection to assure
compliance with the specified requirements.
11.2. 1 When specified on the purchase order. not less Ulan
one corrosion test to determine rreedom from precipita ted
carbides shall be made to represent each lot.
11 .3 When the purchaser requires that additional tests be
performed by the manufacturer to detennine that the properties
of nuts in an indi vidual shipment are wi thin specified limits,
the purchaser shall specify Supplementary Requirement S I in
the inquiry and purchase order.
11.3.1 When the purchaser does not specify the sampling
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TABLE 4 Nut Proof Load Values, kN
Nominal Size and Stress Area, Proal Load Stress, MPs"
Thread Pitch ~.
'SO SOO 550 600 6SO "JO 800 900 "00 '200
Ml .6 x 0.35 1.27 0.57 0." 0.76 0.89 1.02 1.14 1.40 1.52
M2 x 0.4 2.07 0.93 La. 1.24 1.45 L66 1.86 2.28 2 .48
M2.5 x 0.45 3.39 1.52 1.70 2.03 2.37 2.71 3.05 3.73 4.01
M3 x 0.5 ' .03 2.26 2.52 3.02 3.52 4.02 <.53 ' .53 ,.a.
M3.5 x 0.6 6.78 3.05 339 4.07 4.75 5.42 6.10 7.48 8.14
Mol X 0 .7
MS x O.B
8.78
14.2
3,95 4.39 5.27 6.15
9.94
7.02 7.90 ' .66 10.5
6.39 7.10 8.52 11 .4 12.8 15.6 17.0

MS X , 20.' 9.05 10.1 12.1 14.1 16.1 l B.l 22. 1 24.1

MS X 1.25
1.410 x 1.5
36.'
58.0
16.5
26.'
18.3
29.0 ".•
22.0
....,
25.6 293
"., 32.'
52.2
40.3
63.'
43.9
69.6

1.412 x 1.75 37.9 42.2 SO., 59.0 67 .4 75.9 92.7

MI<I x 2
" .3
51 ,7 57.5 ,a. '"
MI6 x 2 '"
"7 70 ,7 78.5
69.0
94.2
80.5

'"
92.0

'" '" '"

'" '"'"

. '"". '"'"
1.120 )( 2.5
M24 X 3 '"
353 '"
m '"
m '"
'" '"
282
2"
".
270
368 '"
'"
M30 x 3.5
M36 x 4
58'
"
252
368 ....
2" 309
".
337
'90
365 393
'72 ".'" 505
735 '"
.99
673
980
" Prool Load .. A. ~ Proof Load Stress
A,, - 0.7854 (0 - 0.9382 P)"
where:
o .. nominal • mm,
P .. ltlread pilch. mm. and
ProoI Load Stress is Iouod In Table 2.

plan and basis of acceptance the fo llowing shall apply: 12.4 For lhe purposes of determining compliance wilh Ihe
11 .3. 1.1 The lot, for purposes of selecting samples, shall specified limits for propenies listed in this specification, an
consist of all nuts offered for inspection and testing, at onc observed value or calculated val ue shall be rounded in accor-
time, that are the same type, style. nominal diameter, thread dance with Practice E 29.
pitch. material (alloy), propen y class. and surface finish.
13. Inspection
11.3. 1.2 From each lot, samples shall be selected at random
and tested for each requirement in accordance wi th the 13. 1 If the inspection described in 13.2 is required by the
follow ing plan: purchaser, it shall be specified in the inquiry, order. or conlfact.
AtxlepIance Criteria 13.2 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have
Number 01 A.a:eptilnce Rejection Num- free entry to all pans of the manufacturer's works that concern
Number 01 Pieces if1 Lot Tests Number ber the manufacture of the material ordered. The manufacturer
800 aoo less , o shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities to satisfy him
801 \08000 2 o that the matcrial is being furnished in accordance with this
8001 to 22 000
"'" 22 000
,
3 o
o
specificalion. A ll tests and inspection required by the specifi-
cation that are requested by the purchaser's repfCSCmutive shal l
11.3. 1.3 If the fail ure of a test speci men is due to improper be made prior to shipment, and shall be so conducted as not to
preparation of the specimen or to incOlTect testing technique, imerfere unnecessari ly with the operation of the work.
the specimen shall be d iscarded and another test specimen
substituted. 14. Rejection and Rehearing
14. 1 Unless otherwise specified. any rejection based on lestS
12. Test Methods
specified herein and made by the purchaser shall be reponed 10
12. 1 Chemical Allalysis- Chemical analysis shall be per- the manufacturer within 30 working days from the recei pt of
formed in accordance wi th Test Methods, Practices and Termi- the product by the purchaser.
nology A 751.
12.2 Mechanical Tests: I S. Certification
12.2. 1 Hardness and proof load tests of nuts shall be 15 .1 When specified in the purchase order, the manufacturer
performed in accordance with requirements of Test Methods shall furn ish cen ifi cation that the product was manufactured
F606M . and tested in accordance. with this-spccification and the
12.2.2 For nut proof load testing, the speed of testing as purchaser's order and conforms to al l specified requirements.
determined with a free-running crosshead shall be a maximum 15.2 When specified in the purchase order. the manufaclUrer
of 25 mm/ min. shall furnish a lest repon cenified to be the last complete set of
12.3 Corrosion Resisrallce---ColTosion tests to determine chemical analysis and mechanical tests for each nut size in
freedom from precipi tated carbide shall be perfomled in each Shipment.
accordance with Practice A 262, Practices A or E, as appli- 15.3 All cenifications shall indicate the purchase order
cable. number and the applicable requirements of Section 4.
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16. Product Mar king 17. 1.1 Unless otherwise specifi ed packaging shall be in
16. 1 Nuts in no minal thread d iameters M4 and smaller need accordance with Practice 0 3951.
nOI be marked . 17. 1.2 When special packaging requirements are required
16.2 All products with a nominal size of M5 and larger shall by the purchaser, they shall be defined at the time of inquiry
be marked with a symbol identifying the manufacture r. In and order.
addition, they shall be marked with the alloy/mechanical 17.2 Package Marking-Eac h shi ppi ng unit shal l include or
properly marking speci fi ed in Table 2. The marki ng shall be be plainly marked with the following:
raised or depressed al the option of the manufacturer.
17.2. 1 AST M specification,
16.3 The manufac turer's symbol shall be of his design.
16.4 The marki ngs shall be o n the lOp o f nut, top of flange. 17.2.2 Alloy number.
or on onc of the wrenching fl ats. 17.2.3 Alloy/mechanical property marki ng,
16.5 Markings located on o ne of the wrenching fl ats shall be 17.2 .4 Size,
depressed. Markings on all other locations shall be raised or 17.2.5 Name and brand or trademark of the manufaclUrer,
depressed al the option of the manufacturer.
17.2.6 Number of pieces,
17. Packaging and Package Marking 17.2.7 Country of origin, and
17. 1 Packaging: 17.2.8 Purchase order number.

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

One or more of the followi ng supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the
purchaser in the inquiry and order (4.1.6). Supplementary requirements shall in no way negate any
requirement of the specification itself.

SI. Additional Tesls
51. 1 When tests for additional mechanical properties, cor-
rosion resistance, etc., are desired by the purchaser, the test(s)
shall be made as agreed upon between the manufacturer and
the purchaser at the time of the inquiry or order.
52. Alloy Control
52. 1 When Supplementary Requirement 52 is specified on
the inquiry and order, the manufacturer shall supply that alloy
specified by the custo mer on his order with no group substi-
tutions pennitted without the wrilten pennission of the pur-
chaser.
54.2 The manufacturer shall make an analysis of a ran-
domly selected fi nished nut from each lot of prod uct to be
shipped. Heat or lot control shall be maintained. The analysis
of the starting material from which the nuts have been
manufactrucd may be reported in place of the prod uct analysis.
54.3 The manufacturer shall perform mechanical property
tests in accordance with this specifi cation and Guide F 1470 on
the indi vidual lots for shipment.
54.4 The manufacturer shall furnish a test repon for each lot
in the shipment showing the actual resulls of the chemical
analysis and mechanical property testS performed in accor-
dance with Supplementary Requirement S4.

53. Permeability ss. Heat Control

53 .1 When Supplementary Requirement 53 is specified o n
the inquiry and order. the permeabili ty of nuts of Grades A I ,
A2. and A4 in Conditions A or AF shall not exceed 1.5 at 100
oersteds when detennined by Methods A 342.
54. Shipment Lot Testing
S4. 1 When Supplementary Requirement $4 is specified on
the order. the manufacturer shall make sample tests on the
individual lots for shipment to ensure that the product con-
forms to the specified requirements.
55. 1 When Supplementary Requirement SS is specified on
the inquiry or order. the manufacturer shall control the product
by heat analysis and identify the finished product in each
shipment by the actual heat number or lot number that is heat
lot traceable.
55.2 When Supplementary Requirement 55 is specified on
the inquiry or order', Supplementary Requirements S211nd-S4
shall be considered automatically invoked with the add ition
that the heal analysis shall be reponed to the purchaser on the
test report.

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