Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Designation, marking and finish
3.1 Designation
3.2 Marking
3.3 Finish
4 Chemical composition
5 Mechanical properties and performance
5.1 General
5.2 Mechanical properties
5.3 Thread forming capability
6 Test methods
6.1 Surface hardness test
6.2 Core hardness test
6.3 Torsional strength test
6.4 Drive test
Annex A (informative) Description of groups and grades of
stainless steels
Annex B (informative) Stainless steels for cold heading
and extruding
Annex C (informative) Time-temperature diagram of
intergranular corrosion in austenitic stainless
steels, grade A2 (18/8 steels)
Annex D (informative) Austenitic stainless steels with
particular resistance to chloride-induced
stress corrosion
Annex E (informative) Magnetic properties for austenitic
stainless steels
Bibliography