Alloy ASTM A193 Grade B16 in bar
SPECIFICATIONS: ASTM A193 Grade B16
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Alloy ASTM A193 Grade B16 is a bolting specification for high temperature service. It is a heat treated Chromium-Molybdenum-Vanadium steel. The specification calls for minimum strength and maximum hardness levels. It is considered to be most suitable for bolts used at temperatures below 840°F or 450° C.
Bar Properties
Grade ASTM A193 Grade B16 Properties (minimum unless noted otherwise)
grade |
shape |
size Range | condition of steel |
tensile ksi |
yield ksi | Elong. % |
R.a. % |
hardness (bhn) |
machinability based on aisi 1212 as 100% |
ASTM A193 GRADE B16 HEAT TREATED | Rounds |
1" - 8" |
Hot Rolled M.S. & Heat Treated |
To 2.5" |
125 | 105 |
18 |
321 |
50% |
>2.5" to 4" |
110 | 95 | 17 | ||||||
>4" to 8" |
100 |
85 |
16 |
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3/4" - 1-1/2" |
Cold Finished & Heat Treated |
125 |
105 |
18 |
55% |
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Chemistry(range or Maximum in %)
Chemistry (range or maximum in %)
gRADE |
c |
MN |
P MAX |
S | SI |
CR |
MO |
V |
AL |
ASTM A193 GRADE B16 |
.36/.47 |
.45/.70 |
0.035 |
0.04 |
.15/.35 | .80/1.15 | .50/.65 |
.25/.35 |
0.015 |