ASTM F594 specifies the chemical and mechanical parameters of stainless steel nuts for use with ASTM F593 fasteners, with diameters ranging from 1/4 to 1-1/2 inches, inclusive. These nuts come in seven different alloy groups and are designed to be used in a variety of applications. Here is a list of the most prevalent grades in the ASTM F594 standard. Because they're less common, a few more ASTM F594 grades aren't listed here. The mechanical table is confined to the most common alloy groups 1 and 2, while the chemical table is limited to the most common alloy grades used for each alloy group.
Alloy Group | UNS Designation | Alloy | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | Ni | Cu | Mo | Others |
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ASTM F594 Alloy Group 3 | S32100 | 321 | 0.08 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 1.00 | 17.0 to 19.0 | 9.0 to 12.0 | . . . | . . . | Ti 5× C min |
Stainless Alloy Group | ConditionB | Alloy Mechanical Property Marking | Nominal Diam- eter, in. | Proof Stress, Hex Nuts ksi, min | Proof Stress, Heavy Hex Nuts ksi, minC | Rockwell Hardness |
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ASTM F594 Alloy Group 3 (321) |
AF | F594J | 1/4 to 11/2 , incl | 70 | 76 | B85 max |
A | F594K | 1/4 to 11/2 , incl | 75 | 81 | B65 to 95, incl | |
CW1 | F594L | 1/4 to 5/8 , incl | 100 | 108 | B95 to C35, incl | |
CW2 | F594M | 3/4 to 11/2 , incl | 85 | 92 | B80 to C35, incl | |
SH1 | F594J | 1/4 to 5/8 , incl | 120 | 130 | C24 to C36, incl | |
SH2 | F594K | 3/4 to 1, incl | 110 | 119 | C20 to C32, incl | |
SH3 | F594L | 11/8 to 11/4 , incl | 100 | 108 | B95 to C30, incl | |
SH4 | F594M | 13/8 to 11/2 , incl | 85 | 92 | B90 to C28, incl |