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    ASTM F468/F468M Grade R50400 2 Titanium Gr 2 Fasteners

    High quality ASTM F468 Titanium Gr 2 fasteners manufactured for industrial and corrosion resistant applications.

    ASTM F468/F468M Grade R50400 Titanium Gr 2 fasteners are manufactured in accordance with ASTM specifications for nonferrous bolts, hex cap screws, socket head cap screws, and studs.

    Chemical Requirements

    UNS Designation Number Alloy General Name Al C Fe Ti H N O Pd V Cr Mo Zr Sn Si Ru Residuals B
    Each, max Total, max
    Grade R50400 2 Titanium Gr 2 . . . 0.10 0.30 balance 0.0125 0.05 0.25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 0.4
    • (A) All reported values are maximums, unless a range is specified.
    • (B) A residual is an element present in a metal or an alloy in small quantities inherent to the manufacturing process but not added intentionally. Residual elements need not be reported unless a report is specifically required by the purchaser.
    • (C) Identical chemical requirements apply to both Class A and B as defined in Table 2 and 6.5.
    • (D) Ruthenium and palladium, or both, may be added to Grade 19 for enhanced corrosion resistance as negotiated between purchaser and vendor. Chemical analysis is not required unless specifically required by the purchaser.

    Mechanical Requirements

    Alloy Mechanical Property Marking Nominal Thread Diameter, in. Hardness A Full-Size Tests B Machined Specimen Tests
    Tensile Strength, ksi Yield Strength, min, ksi C Tensile Strength, min, ksi Yield Strength min, ksi C Elongation in 4D, min, % D
    Alloy Ti 2 F468BT All 160-180 HV 50-85 45 50 40 20
    • (A) Where both tension and hardness tests are performed, the tension tests shall take precedence for acceptance purposes. For aluminum and titanium alloys, hardness tests are for information only. See 6.5.
    • (B) The yield and tensile strength values for full-size products shall be computed by dividing the yield and maximum tensile load by the stress area for the product diameter and thread pitch as given in table on tensile stress areas.
    • (C) Yield strength is the stress at which an offset of 0.2 % gage length occurs.
    • (D) Elongation is determined using a gage length of 4 diameters of test specimen in accordance with Test Methods E8/E8M.
    • (E) "HF" denotes a hot-formed product.
    • (F) Aluminum alloy temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1.
    • (G) Full-size test mechanical properties apply to fasteners with a maximum diameter of 76 mm. Mechanical properties of larger sections shall be negotiated between the material manufacturer and the fastener producer.
    • (H) Ti 5 Class A requires wedge tensile testing in accordance with Ti 5 Class B requires wedge tensile testing in accordance.

    ASTM F468/F468M Grade R50400 2 Titanium Gr 2 Tensile Stress Areas and Threads(Inch)

    Nominal Size, in. Coarse Threads-UNC Fine Threads-UNF 8 Thread Series-8UN
    Threads/ in. Stress Area A , in. 2 Threads/ in. Stress Area A , in. 2 Threads/ in. Stress Area A , in. 2
    1 / 4 20 0.0318 28 0.0364 . . . . . .
    5 / 16 18 0.0524 24 0.0580 . . . . . .
    3 / 18 16 0.0775 24 0.0878 . . . . . .
    7 / 16 14 0.1063 20 0.1187 . . . . . .
    1 / 2 13 0.1419 20 0.1599 . . . . . .
    9 / 16 12 0.1820 18 0.2030 . . . . . .
    5 / 8 11 0.2260 18 0.2560 . . . . . .
    3 / 4 10 0.3340 16 0.3730 . . . . . .
    7 / 8 9 0.4620 14 0.5090 . . . . . .
    1 8 0.6060 12 0.6630 . . . . . .
    1 1 / 8 7 0.7630 12 0.8560 8 0.790
    1 1 / 4 7 0.9690 12 1.0730 8 1.000
    1 3 / 8 6 1.1550 12 1.3150 8 1.233
    1 1 / 2 6 1.4050 12 1.5810 8 1.492
    • (A) Tensile stress areas are computed using the following formula:
    • A s = 0.7854 [ D - 0.9743/n ]
    • where:
    • As = tensile stress area, in.2,
    • D = nominal size (basic major diameter), in., and
    • n = number of threads per inch.

    ASTM F468/F468M Grade R50400 2 Titanium Gr 2 Tensile Stress Areas (Metric)

    Nominal Product Diameter and Thread Pitch Stress Area, A mm 2 Nominal Product Diameter and Thread Pitch Stress Area, A mm 2
    M6 × 1 20.1 M16 × 2 157
    M8 × 1.25 36.6 M20 × 2.5 245
    M10 × 1.5 58.0 M24 × 3 353
    M12 × 1.75 84.3 M30 × 3.5 561
    M14 × 2 115 M36 × 4 817
    • (A) Tensile stress areas are computed using the following formula:
    • A s = 0.7854 (D − 0.9382 P) 2
    • where:
    • As = stress area, mm2,
    • D  = nominal thread diameter, mm, and
    • P  = thread pitch, mm.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Titanium Grade 2 (R50400)?

    Grade 2 is the workhorse commercially-pure titanium per ASTM F468 (oxygen 0.25% max, iron 0.30% max). Tensile 50 ksi min, yield 40 ksi min, elongation 20% min. Used across chemical-process, marine, desalination, and pharmaceutical bolting where titanium's seawater + chloride + oxidizing-acid resistance is required at a moderate strength level.

    How does Grade 2 titanium resist seawater?

    Grade 2 forms a self-healing TiO2 passive film that gives essentially infinite life in clean seawater and oxygenated chloride brines. No measurable crevice corrosion below ~165 F. Above that or in deaerated brines, Grade 7 (Ti+Pd) is the safer choice. Pair with Grade 2 titanium nuts per ASTM F467 for matched-alloy assemblies.

    Can Grade 2 titanium bolts be used in hot reducing acids?

    Limited. Pure Ti is acceptable in oxidizing acids (HNO3, dilute H2SO4 with dissolved O2) but corrodes rapidly in hot reducing HCl and sulfuric. For hot reducing-acid service, switch to Grade 7 (R52400 - Ti+Pd) which extends acceptable service substantially.

    What dimensional patterns are most common in Grade 2 bolting?

    ASME B16.5 full-thread flange studs (heat exchanger bolting), ASME B18.2.1 hex cap screws, ASME B18.3 socket head cap screws (heat exchanger plate frames), and ASME B18.31.3 threaded rods. Available across the full F468 inch + metric range.

    References & Standards

    • ASTM F468 / F468M - Standard Specification for Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs for General Use
    • ASTM F467 / F467M - Companion specification for Nonferrous Nuts (mate with F468 for matched-alloy assemblies)
    • ASTM F436 / F436M - Hardened steel washers (ferrous washer companion when nonferrous washers are not specified)
    • NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 - Sour-service hardness limits for petroleum and natural gas industries
    • ASME B18.2.1 / B18.2.3 series / B18.3 / B18.6.7M / B18.31 / B16.5 - Dimensional standards referenced by F468
    • DIN 912 / 933 / 931 - Metric hex socket head and hex head cap screw dimensional standards