API Specification 6A / ISO 10423 40.3 Studs and nuts 10.3.1 General The requirements for studs and nuts apply only to those used to connect end and outlet flanges and studded connections as specified in 10.1. For calculation of bolt length see Annex C, and for flange bolt torques see Annex D. 10.3.2 Design ‘The requirements for studs and nuts are shown in Table 49. Studs and nuts shall meet the requirements of the applicable ASTM specification, unless otherwise noted. Dimensions and thread pitch shall be in accordance with ASTM A 193 for studs and ASTM A 194 for nuts. The mechanical properties specified in Table 49 take precedence over those required by ASTM. 10.3.3 Materials 10.3.3.1 General Bolting shall meet the requirements of the applicable ASTM specifications as shown ia Table 49. Alternate materials may be used provided the mechanical properties meet the requirements shawn in Table 49. a) Yield strength Yield strength shall meet or exceed the minimums shown in Table 49. b) Size limitations 7 ‘The material size limitations specified in ASTM A 320 for Grade L7M may be exceeded if the material requirements are met 10.3.3.2. NACE exposed bolting a) ASTMA 453 Grade 660 ASTM A 453 Grade 660 solution-treated and aged-nardened is acceptable at a hardness of HRC 36 and lower, and a minimum yield strength of 725 MPa (105 000 psi) for diameters up to 63,5 mm (2,5 in) or 655MPa (95 000 psi) for larger sizes. b) CRA materials Other CRA materials may be used provided they satisfy the minimum mechanical requirements of ASTM A 453, Grade 660 bolting except the maximum hardness shall meet NACE MR 0175 requirements, NOTE Some materials may be susceptible to environmentally assisted cracking. Bolting used with insulated flanges in sour service shall satisfy 10.3.3.3 (see NACE MR 0175, section 8). 10.3.3. NACE exposed bolting (low strength) a) ASTMA 193 Grade B7M ASTM A 193 Grade B7M is acceptable at a minimum yield strength of 850 MPa (80 000 psi) for the flanges listed in Table 49 for NACE MR 0175 exposed bolting (low strength) only. = b) ASTMA 320 Grade L7M ASTM A 320 Grade L7M is acceptable at a minimum yield strength of 550 MPa (80 000 psi) for the flanges listed in Table 49 for NACE MR 0175 exposed bolting (low strength) only. 146