ASTM A453/A453M-12

Standard Specification for High-Temperature Bolting, with Expansion Coefficients Comparable to Austenitic Stainless Steels

ABSTRACT
This specification covers standards for Grade 660 (Class A, B, C, and D) , Grade 651 (Class A and B), Grade 662 (Class A and B), and Grade 665 (Class A and B) of bolting materials for use in high-temperature service such as fasteners, for pressure vessels and valve flanges. Bolting materials in this specification covers rolled, forged, or hot-extruded bars, and also bolts, nuts, screws, washers, studs, and stud bolts. Materials shall adhere to specified contents of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, titanium, columbium, aluminum, vanadium, boron, and copper. Materials shall be subjected to tension, stress-rupture, and hardness tests. Materials shall conform to yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, reduction of area, Brinell hardness, and Rockwell hardness requirements. Hardening and solution treatment requirements for each material class are also given.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers five grades of bolting with twelve classes of yield strength ranging from 50 to 120 ksi [345 to 827 MPa] for use in high-temperature service such as fasteners for pressure vessel and valve flanges. See Specification A962/A962M for the definition of bolting. The material requires special processing and is not intended for general purpose applications.
1.2 The following referenced general requirements are indispensable for application of this specification: Specification A962/A962M.
1.3 Supplementary Requirements are provided for use at the option of the purchaser. The Supplementary Requirements shall only apply when specified individually by the purchaser in the purchase order or contract.
1.4 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract specifies the applicable “M” specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply.
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2012
• ICS: 21.060.01 - Fasteners in general
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.22 - Steel Forgings and Wrought Fittings for Piping Applications and Bolting Materials for Piping and Special Purpose Applications

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM A453/A453M-11 - Standard Specification for High-Temperature Bolting, with Expansion Coefficients Comparable to Austenitic Stainless Steels
• Effective Date: 01-May-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1725-17(2022) - Standard Guide for Hot Cell Specialized Support Equipment and Tools
• Effective Date: 01-May-2012
• Referred By: ASTM E292-18 - Standard Test Methods for Conducting Time-for-Rupture Notch Tension Tests of Materials
• Effective Date: 01-May-2012
• Referred By: ASTM A962/A962M-23a - Standard Specification for Common Requirements for Bolting Intended for Use at Any Temperature from Cryogenic to the Creep Range
• Effective Date: 01-May-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:A453/A453M −12
StandardSpecification for
High-Temperature Bolting, with Expansion Coefficients
1
Comparable to Austenitic Stainless Steels
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA453/A453M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
2 3
1.1 This specification covers five grades of bolting with 2.1 ASTM Standards:
twelveclassesofyieldstrengthrangingfrom50to120ksi[345 A193/A193MSpecification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless
to 827 MPa] for use in high-temperature service such as Steel Bolting for High Temperature or High Pressure
fasteners for pressure vessel and valve flanges. See Specifica- Service and Other Special Purpose Applications
tion A962/A962M for the definition of bolting. The material A962/A962MSpecification for Common Requirements for
requires special processing and is not intended for general Bolting Intended for Use atAny Temperature from Cryo-
purpose applications. genic to the Creep Range
E139Test Methods for Conducting Creep, Creep-Rupture,
1.2 The following referenced general requirements are in-
and Stress-Rupture Tests of Metallic Materials
dispensable for application of this specification: Specification
A962/A962M.
3. Terminology
1.3 SupplementaryRequirementsareprovidedforuseatthe
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
option of the purchaser. The Supplementary Requirements
3.1.1 heat-treatment charge—one heat of material heat
shall only apply when specified individually by the purchaser
treated in one batch. If a continuous operation is used, the
in the purchase order or contract.
weight processed as a heat-treatment charge shall not exceed
the weights in Table 1.
1.4 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units
and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract
3.1.2 lot—alotshallconsistofthequantitiesshowninTable
specifies the applicable “M” specification designation (SI
2.
units), the inch-pound units shall apply.
4. Ordering Information
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
4.1 The inquiry and order shall indicate the following:
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
4.1.1 Quantity (weight or number of pieces),
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
4.1.2 Description of item (bars, bolts, nuts, etc.),
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system
4.1.3 Grade and class (see Table 3),
shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
4.1.4 Method of finishing (see 6.1),
from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the
4.1.5 Type of thread desired (see 6.1.1),
standard.
4.1.6 Alternative test method option (see 8.2.4.3),
4.1.7 Bolt shape option, if any,
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4.1.8 Thread option, if any,
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee 4.1.9 Test method for surface quality, if any,
A01.22onSteelForgingsandWroughtFittingsforPipingApplicationsandBolting
4.1.10 Test location option, if any,
Materials for Piping and Special Purpose Applications.
Current edition approved May 1, 2012. Published June 2012. Originally
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approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as A453/A453M–11. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/A0453_A0453M-12. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Applications see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SA-453 in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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A453/A453M−12
TABLE 1 Continuous Heat-Treatment Charge Sizes
8.1.2.1 Heat-Treated Bars—When not more than two sizes
Diameter, in. [mm] Weight, lb [kg] of bars are heat treated in the same load, one tension test shall
3
To 1 ⁄4 [44] 3000 [1400] be made from each size in each heat of material in the
3 1
Over 1 ⁄4 [44] to 2 ⁄2 [63] 6000 [2700]
heat-treatmentcharge(see3.1.1).Whenmorethantwosizesof
1
Over 2 ⁄2 [63] 12000 [5400]
bars are treated in the same charge, one tension test shall be
made from one bar of each of the two largest diameters from
each heat of material in the heat-treating charge.
TABLE 2 Lot Si
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:A453/A453M–11 Designation: A453/A453M – 12
Standard Specification for
High-Temperature Bolting, with Expansion Coefficients
1
Comparable to Austenitic Stainless Steels
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA453/A453M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (ϵ) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
2
1.1 This specification covers five grades of bolting with twelve classes of yield strength ranging from 50 to 120 ksi [345 to
827 MPa] for use in high-temperature service such as fasteners for pressure vessel and valve flanges. See Specification
A962/A962M for the definition of bolting. The material requires special processing and is not intended for general purpose
applications.
1.2 The following referenced general requirements are indispensable for application of this specification: Specification
A962/A962M.
1.3 Supplementary Requirements are provided for use at the option of the purchaser. The Supplementary Requirements shall
only apply when specified individually by the purchaser in the purchase order or contract.
1.4 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract
specifies the applicable “M” specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply.
1.5 ThevaluesstatedineitherSIunitsorinch-poundunitsaretoberegardedseparatelyasstandard.Withinthetext,theSIunits
are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used
independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A193/A193M Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting for High Temperature or High Pressure Service and
Other Special Purpose Applications
A962/A962M SpecificationforCommonRequirementsforBoltingIntendedforUseatAnyTemperaturefromCryogenictothe
Creep Range
E139 Test Methods for Conducting Creep, Creep-Rupture, and Stress-Rupture Tests of Metallic Materials
F1470Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection Test Methods for
Conducting Creep, Creep-Rupture, and Stress-Rupture Tests of Metallic Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 heat-treatment charge—one heat of material heat treated in one batch. If a continuous operation is used, the weight
processed as a heat-treatment charge shall not exceed the weights in Table 1.
3.1.2 lot—a lot shall consist of the quantities shown in Table 2.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 The inquiry and order shall indicate the following:
4.1.1 Quantity (weight or number of pieces),
4.1.2 Description of item (bars, bolts, nuts, etc.),
1
ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeA01onSteel,StainlessSteelandRelatedAlloysandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeA01.22
on Steel Forgings and Wrought Fittings for Piping Applications and Bolting Materials for Piping and Special Purpose Applications.
ϵ1
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originally approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as A453/A453M–10 . DOI:
10.1520/A0453_A0453M-11.
Current edition approved May 1, 2012. Published June 2012. Originally approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as A453/A453M–11. DOI:
10.1520/A0453_A0453M-12.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Applications see related Specification SA-453 in Section II of that Code.
3
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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A453/A453M – 12
TABLE 1 Continuous Heat-Treatment Charge Sizes
Diameter, in. [mm] Weight, lb [kg]
3
To 1 ⁄4 [44] 3000 [1400]
3 1
Over 1 ⁄4 [44] to 2 ⁄2 [63] 6000 [2700]
1
Over 2 ⁄2 [63] 12000 [5400]
TABLE 2 Lot Sizes
Diameter, in. [mm] Maximum Lot Size, lb [kg]
1
1 ⁄2 [38] and under 200
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:A453/A453M–11 Designation: A453/A453M – 12
Standard Specification for
High-Temperature Bolting, with Expansion Coefficients
1
Comparable to Austenitic Stainless Steels
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA453/A453M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
2
1.1 This specification covers five grades of bolting with twelve classes of yield strength ranging from 50 to 120 ksi [345 to
827 MPa] for use in high-temperature service such as fasteners for pressure vessel and valve flanges. See Specification
A962/A962M for the definition of bolting. The material requires special processing and is not intended for general purpose
applications.
1.2 The following referenced general requirements are indispensable for application of this specification: Specification
A962/A962M.
1.3 Supplementary Requirements are provided for use at the option of the purchaser. The Supplementary Requirements shall
only apply when specified individually by the purchaser in the purchase order or contract.
1.4 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units; however, unless the purchase order or contract
specifies the applicable “M” specification designation (SI units), the inch-pound units shall apply.
1.5 ThevaluesstatedineitherSIunitsorinch-poundunitsaretoberegardedseparatelyasstandard.Withinthetext,theSIunits
are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used
independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A193/A193M Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting for High Temperature or High Pressure Service and
Other Special Purpose Applications
A962/A962M SpecificationforCommonRequirementsforBoltingIntendedforUseatAnyTemperaturefromCryogenictothe
Creep Range
E139 Test Methods for Conducting Creep, Creep-Rupture, and Stress-Rupture Tests of Metallic Materials
F1470Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection Test Methods for
Conducting Creep, Creep-Rupture, and Stress-Rupture Tests of Metallic Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 heat-treatment charge—one heat of material heat treated in one batch. If a continuous operation is used, the weight
processed as a heat-treatment charge shall not exceed the weights in Table 1.
3.1.2 lot—a lot shall consist of the quantities shown in Table 2.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 The inquiry and order shall indicate the following:
4.1.1 Quantity (weight or number of pieces),
4.1.2 Description of item (bars, bolts, nuts, etc.),
1
ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeA01onSteel,StainlessSteelandRelatedAlloysandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeA01.22
on Steel Forgings and Wrought Fittings for Piping Applications and Bolting Materials for Piping and Special Purpose Applications.
´1
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originally approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as A453/A453M–10 . DOI:
10.1520/A0453_A0453M-11.
Current edition approved May 1, 2012. Published June 2012. Originally approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as A453/A453M–11. DOI:
10.1520/A0453_A0453M-12.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Applications see related Specification SA-453 in Section II of that Code.
3
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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A453/A453M – 12
TABLE 1 Continuous Heat-Treatment Charge Sizes
Diameter, in. [mm] Weight, lb [kg]
3
To 1 ⁄4 [44] 3000 [1400]
3 1
Over 1 ⁄4 [44] to 2 ⁄2 [63] 6000 [2700]
1
Over 2 ⁄2 [63] 12000 [5400]
TABLE 2 Lot Sizes
Diameter, in. [mm] Maximum Lot Size, lb [kg]
1
1 ⁄2 [38] and under 200
...