ASTM F2281-03 - 10.6.2003
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the chemical and mechanical requirements for stainless steel and nickel alloy bolts, hex cap screws, and studs, 1/4 in. diameter and larger, intended for use at temperatures up to 1800°F (982°C), and in applications where resistance to heat and the effects of high temperature are to be considered. See Appendix X1 for Service Application. A wide variety of materials are covered in this specification which can be used at high temperatures as a function of the specific alloy properties, as well as environmental requirements including corrosive environments.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A484/A484M-24b

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, Shapes, and Forgings (Includes all amendments and changes 9/5/2024).

A493-25

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods for Cold Heading and Cold Forging

A564/A564M-25

Standard Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes

A582/A582M-22

Standard Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel Bars

A751-25

Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products

A262-15(2021)

Standard Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels

A276-13

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes

A342/A342M-21

Standard Test Methods for Permeability of Weakly Magnetic Materials

A380-06

Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems

B637-26

Standard Specification for Precipitation-Hardening and Cold Worked Nickel Alloy Bars, Forgings, and Forging Stock for Moderate or High Temperature Service

B880-24

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Chemical Check Analysis Limits for Nickel, Nickel Alloys and Cobalt Alloys

D3951-18(2023)

Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

E21-20

Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E76-88(1998)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)

E139-24

Standard Test Methods for Conducting Creep, Creep-Rupture, and Stress-Rupture Tests of Metallic Materials

E292-24

Standard Test Methods for Conducting Time-for-Rupture Notch Tension Tests of Materials

E353-25

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Stainless, Heat-Resisting, Maraging, and Other Similar Chromium-Nickel-Iron Alloys

E354-25

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High-Temperature, Electrical, Magnetic, and Other Similar Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys

F606-14

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets

B18.2.1

Square and Hex Bolts and Screws, (Inch Series)

F788/F788M-20(2025)

Standard Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Rivets, Inch and Metric Series

F1470-24

Standard Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection