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Product Overview
Alloy 20 (Carpenter 20Cb-3) nuts are high-performance austenitic stainless steel fasteners manufactured from UNS N08020 bar stock, conforming to ASTM B473. Designed for exceptional resistance to sulfuric acid, chloride stress corrosion cracking, and pitting, Alloy 20 nuts are widely specified in chemical processing, pharmaceutical, and food industries. The addition of copper (3-4%) and niobium (columbium) stabilizes the alloy against intergranular corrosion, making these nuts ideal for aggressive acid environments where standard stainless steels fail.
Alloy 20 nuts are available in hex, heavy hex, and lock nut configurations, meeting ASME, DIN, and ISO standards. They are the preferred choice for bolted joints in sulfuric acid piping, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels, offering reliable performance and long service life in the harshest chemical environments.
| Material | Alloy 20 (Carpenter 20Cb-3) |
| UNS Number | N08020 |
| DIN Number | 2.4660 |
| Material Standard | ASTM B473 |
| Nut Standard (Metric) | DIN 934 / ISO 4032 |
| Nut Standard (Inch) | ASME B18.2.2 |
| Thread Form | ISO Metric / UNC / UNF |
| Diameter Range | M6-M100 / ¼"-4" |
| Tensile Strength | 551 MPa (80 ksi) min |
| Yield Strength | 241 MPa (35 ksi) min |
| Hardness | Max 241 HB |
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Technical Data
| Size (M) | Pitch (mm) | A/F (mm) | Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | 1.0 | 10 | 5.0 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 6.5 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 17 | 8.0 |
| M12 | 1.75 | 19 | 10.0 |
| M16 | 2.0 | 24 | 13.0 |
| M20 | 2.5 | 30 | 16.0 |
| M24 | 3.0 | 36 | 19.0 |
| M30 | 3.5 | 46 | 24.0 |
| M36 | 4.0 | 55 | 29.0 |
| M42 | 4.5 | 65 | 34.0 |
| M48 | 5.0 | 75 | 38.0 |
| M56 | 5.5 | 85 | 45.0 |
| M64 | 6.0 | 95 | 51.0 |
| M72 | 6.0 | 105 | 58.0 |
| M80 | 6.0 | 115 | 64.0 |
| M100 | 6.0 | 145 | 80.0 |
| Standard | Covers | Thread |
|---|---|---|
| DIN 934 | Hex nuts | Metric |
| ISO 4032 | Hex nuts | Metric |
| ASME B18.2.2 | Hex & heavy hex nuts | UNC/UNF |
| DIN 439 | Thin nuts | Metric |
| ISO 4035 | Thin nuts | Metric |
| DIN 985 | Lock nuts | Metric |
| ASME B18.16.6 | Prevailing torque nuts | UNC/UNF |
| Material Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| ASTM B473 | Bar/rod - UNS N08020 |
| ASTM F594 | Fastener mechanical |
| NACE MR0175 | Sour service =241 HB |
| EN 10204 3.1 | Mill test certificate |
| EN 10204 3.2 | TPI-witnessed MTC |
Material Chemistry
| Element | Composition (%) |
|---|---|
| Nickel (Ni) | 32.0-38.0% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 19.0-21.0% |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance |
| Copper (Cu) | 3.0-4.0% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 2.0-3.0% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 2.0% max |
| Silicon (Si) | 1.0% max |
| Carbon (C) | 0.07% max |
| Niobium (Nb) + Ta | 8xC min, 1.0% max |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.045% max |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.035% max |
Fastener Performance
| Nut Size | Recommended Torque (Nm) | Clamp Load (kN) |
|---|---|---|
| M12 | 70 | 32 |
| M16 | 170 | 65 |
| M20 | 340 | 105 |
| M24 | 590 | 150 |
| M30 | 1200 | 245 |
| M36 | 2100 | 355 |
| M42 | 3300 | 480 |
| M48 | 4800 | 630 |
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