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Designation: A304 − 16

Standard Specification for

Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench
Hardenability Requirements1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A304; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 3.1.1 hardenability—the relative ability of a steel to harden

1.1 This specification covers hot-worked alloy, carbon, and under heat treatment becomes apparent in the degree to which
carbon-boron steels in a variety of compositions and sizes, the material hardens when quenched at different cooling rates.
which may attain specified depth of hardening in the end It is measured quantitatively, usually by noting the extent or
quench test. These steel compositions are identified by the depth of hardening of a standard size and shape test specimen
suffix letter “H” added to the conventional grade number. in a standardized quench. In the “end-quench” test the “depth
of hardening” is the distance along the specimen from the
1.2 This specification provides for analyses other than those quenched end to a given hardness.
listed under Tables 1 and 2. Special hardenability limits are
also permissible when approved by the purchaser and manu- 4. Ordering Information
facturer.
4.1 Orders for material under this specification should
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded include the following information, in proper sequence:
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 4.1.1 Quantity (weight),
standard.
4.1.2 Name of material (alloy, carbon, or carbon-boron
2. Referenced Documents steel),
4.1.3 Cross-sectional shape,
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 4.1.4 Size,
A29/A29M Specification for General Requirements for Steel 4.1.5 Length,
Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought
4.1.6 Grade,
A108 Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-
4.1.7 End-quenched hardenability (see Section 9),
Finished
4.1.8 Report of heat analysis, if desired (see Section 7),
A255 Test Methods for Determining Hardenability of Steel
4.1.9 Special straightness, if required,
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the 4.1.10 ASTM designation and date of issue,
Unified Numbering System (UNS) 4.1.11 End use or special requirements, and
2.2 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard:3 4.1.12 Leaded steel, when required.
J 1086 Numbering Metals and Alloys NOTE 1—A typical ordering description is as follows: 10 000 lb, alloy
bars, round, 4.0 in. dia by 10 ft, Grade 1340H, J 40 ⁄56 = 6⁄16 in., heat
3. Terminology analysis required, ASTM A304, dated ________, worm gear.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 4.2 The purchaser shall specify the desired grade, including
the suffix letter “H,” in accordance with Table 1 or Table 2.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
4.3 Band limits are shown graphically and as tabulations in
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee Figs. 2-87, inclusive. For specifications purposes, the tabulated
A01.15 on Bars. values of Rockwell C hardness are used. Values below 20
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2016. Published January 2017. Originally Rockwell C hardness (20 HRC) are not specified because such
approved in 1947. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as A304 – 11. DOI:
10.1520/A0304-16. values are below the normal range of the C scale. The graphs
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or are shown for convenience in estimating the hardness values
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM obtainable at various locations on the end quench test bar and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’ Document Summary page on
for various locations in oil or water quenched rounds. The
the ASTM website.
3
Available from SAE International (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, relationship between end-quench distance and bar diameter is
PA 15096, http://www.sae.org. approximate and should be used only as a guide.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements of Alloy H SteelsA
NOTE 1—Phosphorus and sulfur in electric-furnace steel (designated by the prefix letter “E”) is 0.025 %, max.
NOTE 2—Small quantities of certain elements are present in alloy steels that are not specified or required. These elements are considered as incidental
and may be present to the following maximum amounts: copper, 0.35 %; nickel, 0.25 %; chromium, 0.20 %; molybdenum, 0.06 %.
NOTE 3—Chemical ranges and limits shown in this table are subject to the permissible variation for product analysis shown in Specification A29/A29M.
NOTE 4—Standard “H” Steels can be produced with a lead range of 0.15–0.35 %. Such steels are identified by inserting the letter “L” between the
second and third numerals of the grade designation, for example, 41L40H. Lead is generally reported as a range of 0.15–0.35 %.
UNS Chemical Composition, %
Grade Designation
DesignationA Carbon Manganese Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybdenum
H 13300 1330 H 0.27–0.33 1.45–2.05 0.15–0.35 ... ... ...
H 13350 1335 H 0.32–0.38 1.45–2.05 0.15–0.35 ... ... ...
H 13400 1340 H 0.37–0.44 1.45–2.05 0.15–0.35 ... ... ...
H 13450 1345 H 0.42–0.49 1.45–2.05 0.15–0.35 ... ... ...

H 40270 4027 H 0.24–0.30 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30

H 40280 4028 HB 0.24–0.30 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30
H 40320 4032 H 0.29–0.35 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30
H 40370 4037 H 0.34–0.41 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30
H 40420 4042 H 0.39–0.46 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30
H 40470 4047 H 0.44–0.51 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30

H 41180 4118 H 0.17–0.23 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... 0.30–0.70 0.08–0.15

H 41300 4130 H 0.27–0.33 0.30–0.70 0.15–0.35 ... 0.75–1.20 0.15–0.25
H 41350 4135 H 0.32–0.38 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... 0.75–1.20 0.15–0.25
H 41370 4137 H 0.34–0.41 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... 0.75–1.20 0.15–0.25
H 41400 4140 H 0.37–0.44 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.75–1.20 0.15–0.25
H 41420 4142 H 0.39–0.46 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.75–1.20 0.15–0.25
H 41450 4145 H 0.42–0.49 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.75–1.20 0.15–0.25
H 41470 4147 H 0.44–0.51 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.75–1.20 0.15–0.25
H 41500 4150 H 0.47–0.54 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.75–1.20 0.15–0.25
H 41610 4161 H 0.55–0.65 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.65–0.95 0.25–0.35

H 43200 4320 H 0.17–0.23 0.40–0.70 0.15–0.35 1.55–2.00 0.35–0.65 0.20–0.30

H 43400 4340 H 0.37–0.44 0.55–0.90 0.15–0.35 1.55–2.00 0.65–0.95 0.20–0.30
H 43406 E4340 H 0.37–0.44 0.60–0.95 0.15–0.35 1.55–2.00 0.65–0.95 0.20–0.30

H 44190 4419 H 0.17–0.23 0.35–0.75 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.45–0.60

H 46200 4620 H 0.17–0.23 0.35–0.75 0.15–0.35 1.55–2.00 ... 0.20–0.30
H 46210 4621 H 0.17–0.23 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 1.55–2.00 ... 0.20–0.30
H 46260 4626 H 0.23–0.29 0.40–0.70 0.15–0.35 0.65–1.05 ... 0.15–0.25

H 47180 4718 H 0.15–0.21 0.60–0.95 0.15–0.35 0.85–1.25 0.30–0.60 0.30–0.40

H 47200 4720 H 0.17–0.23 0.45–0.75 0.15–0.35 0.85–1.25 0.30–0.60 0.15–0.25

H 48150 4815 H 0.12–0.18 0.30–0.70 0.15–0.35 3.20–3.80 ... 0.20–0.30

H 48170 4817 H 0.14–0.20 0.30–0.70 0.15–0.35 3.20–3.80 ... 0.20–0.30
H 48200 4820 H 0.17–0.23 0.40–0.80 0.15–0.35 3.20–3.80 ... 0.20–0.30

H 50401 50B40 HC 0.37–0.44 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.30–0.70 ...

H 50441 50B44 HC 0.42–0.49 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.30–0.70 ...
H 50460 5046 H 0.43–0.50 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.13–0.43 ...
H 50461 50B46 HC 0.43–0.50 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.13–0.43 ...
H 50501 50B50 HC 0.47–0.54 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.30–0.70 ...
H 50601 50B60 HC 0.55–0.65 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.30–0.70 ...

H 51200 5120 H 0.17–0.23 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... 0.60–1.00 ...

H 51300 5130 H 0.27–0.33 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... 0.75–1.20 ...
H 51320 5132 H 0.29–0.35 0.50–0.90 0.15–0.35 ... 0.65–1.10 ...
H 51350 5135 H 0.32–0.38 0.50–0.90 0.15–0.35 ... 0.70–1.15 ...
H 51400 5140 H 0.37–0.44 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... 0.60–1.00 ...
H 51450 5145 H 0.42–0.49 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... 0.60–1.00 ...
H 51470 5147 H 0.45–0.52 0.60–1.05 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.25 ...
H 51500 5150 H 0.47–0.54 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... 0.60–1.00 ...
H 51550 5155 H 0.50–0.60 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... 0.60–1.00 ...
H 51600 5160 H 0.55–0.65 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.60–1.00 ...
H 51601 51B60HC 0.55–0.65 0.65–1.10 0.15–0.35 ... 0.60–1.00 ...

H 61180 6118 HD 0.15–0.21 0.40–0.80 0.15–0.35 ... 0.40–0.80 ...

H 61500 6150 HE 0.47–0.54 0.60–1.00 0.15–0.35 ... 0.75–1.20 ...

H 81451 81B45 HC 0.42–0.49 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.15–0.45 0.30–0.60 0.08–0.15

H 86170 8617 H 0.14–0.20 0.60–0.95 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25

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TABLE 1 Continued
UNS Chemical Composition, %
Grade Designation
DesignationA Carbon Manganese Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybdenum
H 86200 8620 H 0.17–0.23 0.60–0.95 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86220 8622 H 0.19–0.25 0.60–0.95 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86250 8625 H 0.22–0.28 0.60–0.95 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86270 8627 H 0.24–0.30 0.60–0.95 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86300 8630 H 0.27–0.33 0.60–0.95 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86301 86B30 H 0.27–0.33 0.60–0.95 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86370 8637 H 0.34–0.41 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86400 8640 H 0.37–0.44 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86420 8642 H 0.39–0.46 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86450 8645 H 0.42–0.49 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86451 86B45 HC 0.42–0.49 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86500 8650 H 0.47–0.54 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86550 8655 H 0.50–0.60 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25
H 86600 8660 H 0.55–0.65 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.15–0.25

H 87200 8720 H 0.17–0.23 0.60–0.95 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.20–0.30

H 87400 8740 H 0.37–0.44 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.20–0.30

H 88220 8822 H 0.19–0.25 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.35–0.75 0.35–0.65 0.30–0.40

H 92600 9260 H 0.55–0.65 0.65–1.10 1.70–2.20 ... ... ...

H 93100 9310 H 0.07–0.13 0.40–0.70 0.15–0.35 2.95–3.55 1.00–1.45 0.08–0.15

C
H 94151 94B15 H 0.12–0.18 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.25–0.65 0.25–0.55 0.08–0.15
H 94171 94B17 HC 0.14–0.20 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.25–0.65 0.25–0.55 0.08–0.15
H 94301 94B30 HC 0.27–0.33 0.70–1.05 0.15–0.35 0.25–0.65 0.25–0.55 0.08–0.15
A
New designations established in accordance with Practice E527 and SAE J 1086, Recommended Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
B
Sulfur content range is 0.035 to 0.050 %.
C
These steels can be expected to have a 0.0005 % min boron content.
D
Vanadium content range is 0.10 to 0.15 %.
E
Minimum vanadium content is 0.15 %.

TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements of Carbon H-SteelsA

Chemical Composition, %
UNS DesignationB Grade Designation Phosphorus, Sulfur,
Carbon Manganese Silicon
max max

H 10380 1038 H 0.34–0.43 0.50–1.00 0.040 0.050 0.15–0.35

H 10450 1045 H 0.42–0.51 0.50–1.00 0.040 0.050 0.15–0.35
H 15220 1522 H 0.17–0.25 1.00–1.50 0.040 0.050 0.15–0.35
H 15240 1524 H 0.18–0.26 1.25–1.75 0.040 0.050 0.15–0.35
H 15260 1526 H 0.21–0.30 1.00–1.50 0.040 0.050 0.15–0.35
H 15410 1541 H 0.35–0.45 1.25–1.75 0.040 0.050 0.15–0.35

H 15211C 15B21 HC 0.17–0.24 0.70–1.20 0.040 0.050 0.15–0.35

H 15351C 15B35 HC 0.31–0.39 0.70–1.20 0.040 0.050 0.15–0.35
H 15371C 15B37 HC 0.30–0.39 1.00–1.50 0.040 0.050 0.15–0.35
H 15411C 15B41 HC 0.35–0.45 1.25–1.75 0.040 0.050 0.15–0.35
H 15481C 15B48 HC 0.43–0.53 1.00–1.50 0.040 0.050 0.15–0.35
H 15621C 15B62 HC 0.54–0.67 1.00–1.50 0.040 0.050 0.40–0.60
A
Standard H Steels can be produced with a lead range of 0.15–0.35 %. Such steels are identified by inserting the letter “L” between the second and third numerals of
the grade designation, for example, 15L22 H. Lead is generally reported as a range of 0.15–0.35 %.
B
New designations established in accordance with Practice E527 and SAE J 1086, Recommended Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
C
These steels can be expected to have 0.0005 % min boron content.

4.4 Two points from the tabulated values are commonly 4.4.2 Method B—The minimum and maximum distances at
designated according to one of Methods A, B, C, D, or E, which any desired hardness value occurs. This method is
which are defined in the following paragraphs. Those various illustrated in Fig. 1 as points B-B and would be specified as 39
methods are illustrated graphically in Fig. 1. HRC at J4 minimum and J9 maximum. If the desired hardness
4.4.1 Method A—The minimum and maximum hardness does not fall on an exact sixteenth position, the minimum
values at any desired distance. This method is illustrated in Fig. distance selected should be the nearest sixteenth position
1 as points A-A and would be specified as 43 to 54 HRC at J3. toward the quenched end and the maximum should be the
Obviously the distance selected would be that distance on the nearest sixteenth position away from the quenched end.
end quench test bar that corresponds to the section used by the 4.4.3 Method C—Two maximum hardness values at two
purchaser. desired distances, illustrated in Fig. 1 as points C-C.

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Method Points on Example—End Quench

Charts Hardenability
A Minimum and maximum hardness values at a designated distance A-A HRC 43 to 54 at J3
B A hardness value at minimum and maximum distances B-B HRC 39 at J4 minimum and J9 maximum
C The maximum hardness values at two designated distances C-C HRC50 at J5 maximum
HRC 34 at J12 maximum
D Two minimum hardness values at two distances D-D HRC 35 at J5 minimum
HRC 21 at J16 minimum
E Any minimum hardness plus any maximum hardness E-E HRC 32 at J6 minimum
HRC 37 at J10 maximum

FIG. 1 Examples Illustrating Alternative Method of Specifying Hardenability Requirements

(tabulated hardness values are used in ordering)

4.4.4 Method D—Two minimum hardness values at two somewhat in shape from the standard band limits and thus
desired distances, illustrated in Fig. 1 as points D-D. deviate slightly at one or more positions in the full length of the
4.4.5 Method E—Any minimum hardness plus any maxi- curves.
mum hardness.
4.4.6 When hardenability is specified according to one of 5. Manufacture
the above Methods A to E, the balance of the hardenability 5.1 Melting Practice—The steel shall be made by any
band is not applicable. commercially accepted process.
4.5 In cases when it is considered desirable, the maximum 5.2 Slow Cooling—Immediately after hot working, the bars
and minimum limits at a distance of 1⁄16 in. from the quenched shall be allowed to cool when necessary to a temperature below
end can be specified in addition to the other two points as the critical range under suitable conditions, to prevent injury by
previously described in 4.4.1 – 4.4.5, inclusive. too rapid cooling.
4.6 In cases when it is necessary to specify more than two
points on the hardenability band (exclusive of the maximum 6. General Requirements
and minimum limits at a distance of 1⁄16 in.), a tolerance of two 6.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con-
points Rockwell C (HRC) over any small portion of either form to the applicable requirements of the current edition of
curve (except at a distance of 1⁄16 in.) is customary. This Specification A29/A29M or A108, unless otherwise provided
tolerance is necessary because curves of individual heats vary for in this specification.

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NOTE 1—1 in. = 25.4 mm.

FIG. 2 Limits for Hardenability Band 1330 H

FIG. 3 Limits for Hardenability Band 1335 H

7. Chemical Composition specified hardenability may be furnished in place of the grade

7.1 The heat analysis shall conform to the requirements as specified by the purchaser.
to chemical composition prescribed in Tables 1 and 2 for the
grade specified by the purchaser. 8. Grain Size Requirements
7.2 When a steel cannot be identified by a standard grade 8.1 The steel shall conform to the fine austenitic grain size
number in accordance with Tables 1 and 2, other compositions requirement of Specification A29/A29M.
may be specified, as agreed upon between the purchaser and 8.2 Hardenability values specified in this specification are
the manufacturer. Generally, hardenability bands will not be based on fine-grain steels and are not applicable to coarse-grain
available for such compositions. material. In case coarse-grain steel is desired, the hardenability
7.3 When requested by the manufacturer, and approved by values shall be negotiated between the purchaser and the
the purchaser, other steels capable of meeting the purchaser’s manufacturer.

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FIG. 4 Limits for Hardenability Band 1340 H

FIG. 5 Limits for Hardenability Band 1345 H

9. End-Quench Hardenability Requirements 10. Test Specimens

9.1 The end-quench hardenability shall conform to the 10.1 Number and Location—The number and location of
requirements specified on the purchase order. test specimens shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s
9.2 The hardenability values shall be specified in accor- standard practice and shall adequately represent the harden-
dance with the applicable values in Figs. 2-87 inclusive for the ability of each heat.
grade specified. See Fig. 1 for method of specifying harden-
10.2 Thermal Treatment—All forged or rolled hardenability
ability.
test specimens must be normalized prior to testing. Cast
9.3 When agreed upon between the purchaser and specimens need not be normalized.
manufacturer, special hardenability limits may be ordered and
shall be reflected on the purchase order.

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FIG. 6 Limits for Hardenability Band 4027 H and 4028 H

FIG. 7 Limits for Hardenability Band 4032 H

11. Test Methods 12.2 Tables 2-18 in Test Methods A255 are to be used to
11.1 Grain Size—Test Methods E112. calculate hardenability from the chemical ideal diameter for the
grades shown in 10.1 of Test Methods A255. Hardenability
11.2 End-Quench Hardenability—Test Method A255. results are to be reported for the first 10 sixteenths (16 mm),
then 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 28, and 32 sixteenths of an inch.
12. Certification and Reports of Testing
12.1 When the full H-band is specified for alloy steels, the NOTE 2—The reporting hardenability using the calculated method
differs from the procedure shown in 6.4 of Test Methods A255.
hardenability can be reported by listing hardness values at the
following distances from the quenched end of the test speci- 12.3 For carbon H-steels, distances from the quenched end
men: 1 through 16 sixteenths, then 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, and 32 may be reported by listing sixteenths or half sixteenths (rather
sixteenths of an inch. than full sixteenths only as with alloy steels). Units of

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FIG. 8 Limits for Hardenability Band 4037 H

FIG. 9 Limits for Hardenability Band 4042 H

sixteenths rather than thirty-seconds are followed for all steels 13. Keywords
to avoid misunderstanding. When the full H-band is specified 13.1 alloy steel bars; carbon steel bars; end quench harden-
half sixteenths through 8 may be reported, as well as the ability; steel bars
distances listed in 12.1.

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FIG. 10 Limits for Hardenability Band 4047 H

FIG. 11 Limits for Hardenability Band 4118 H

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FIG. 12 Limits for Hardenability Band 4130 H

FIG. 13 Limits for Hardenability Band 4135 H

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FIG. 14 Limits for Hardenability Band 4137 H

FIG. 15 Limits for Hardenability Band 4140 H

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FIG. 16 Limits for Hardenability Band 4142 H

FIG. 17 Limits for Hardenability Band 4145 H

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FIG. 18 Limits for Hardenability Band 4147 H

FIG. 19 Limits for Hardenability Band 4150 H

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FIG. 20 Limits for Hardenability Band 4161 H

FIG. 21 Limits for Hardenability Band 4320 H

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FIG. 22 Limits for Hardenability Band E 4340 H

FIG. 23 Limits for Hardenability Band 4340 H

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FIG. 24 Limits for Hardenability Band 4419 H

FIG. 25 Limits for Hardenability Band 4620 H

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FIG. 26 Limits for Hardenability Band 4621 H

FIG. 27 Limits for Hardenability Band 4626 H

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FIG. 28 Limits for Hardenability Band 4718 H

FIG. 29 Limits for Hardenability Band 4720 H

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FIG. 30 Limits for Hardenability Band 4815 H

FIG. 31 Limits for Hardenability Band 4817 H

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FIG. 32 Limits for Hardenability Band 4820 H

FIG. 33 Limits for Hardenability Band 50B40 H

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FIG. 34 Limits for Hardenability Band 50B44 H

FIG. 35 Limits for Hardenability Band 5046 H

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FIG. 36 Limits for Hardenability Band 50B46 H

FIG. 37 Limits for Hardenability Band 50B50 H

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FIG. 38 Limits for Hardenability Band 50B60 H

FIG. 39 Limits for Hardenability Band 5120 H

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FIG. 40 Limits for Hardenability Band 5130 H

FIG. 41 Limits for Hardenability Band 5132 H

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FIG. 42 Limits for Hardenability Band 5135 H

FIG. 43 Limits for Hardenability Band 5140 H

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FIG. 44 Limits for Hardenability Band 5145 H

FIG. 45 Limits for Hardenability Band 5147 H

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FIG. 46 Limits for Hardenability Band 5150 H

FIG. 47 Limits for Hardenability Band 5155 H

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FIG. 48 Limits for Hardenability Band 5160 H

FIG. 49 Limits for Hardenability Band 51B60 H

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FIG. 50 Limits for Hardenability Band 6118 H

FIG. 51 Limits for Hardenability Band 6150 H

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FIG. 52 Limits for Hardenability Band 81B45 H

FIG. 53 Limits for Hardenability Band 8617 H

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FIG. 54 Limits for Hardenability Band 8620 H

FIG. 55 Limits for Hardenability Band 8622 H

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FIG. 56 Limits for Hardenability Band 8625 H

FIG. 57 Limits for Hardenability Band 8627 H

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FIG. 58 Limits for Hardenability Band 8630 H

FIG. 59 Limits for Hardenability Band 86B30 H

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FIG. 60 Limits for Hardenability Band 8637 H

FIG. 61 Limits for Hardenability Band 8640 H

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FIG. 62 Limits for Hardenability Band 8642 H

FIG. 63 Limits for Hardenability Band 8645 H

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FIG. 64 Limits for Hardenability Band 86B45 H

FIG. 65 Limits for Hardenability Band 8650 H

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FIG. 66 Limits for Hardenability Band 8655 H

FIG. 67 Limits for Hardenability Band 8660 H

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FIG. 68 Limits for Hardenability Band 8720 H

FIG. 69 Limits for Hardenability Band 8740 H

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FIG. 70 Limits for Hardenability Band 8822 H

FIG. 71 Limits for Hardenability Band 9260 H

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FIG. 72 Limits for Hardenability Band 9310 H

FIG. 73 Limits for Hardenability Band 94B15 H

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FIG. 74 Limits for Hardenability Band 94B17 H

FIG. 75 Limits for Hardenability Band 94B30 H

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FIG. 76 Limits for Hardenability Band 1038 H

NOTE 1—1 in. = 25.4 mm.

FIG. 77 Limits for Hardenability Band 1045 H

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NOTE 1—1 in. = 25.4 mm.

FIG. 78 Limits for Hardenability Band 1522 H

FIG. 79 Limits for Hardenability Band 1524 H

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FIG. 80 Limits for Hardenability Band 1526 H

FIG. 81 Limits for Hardenability Band 1541 H

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FIG. 82 Limits for Hardenability Band 15B21 H

FIG. 83 Limits for Hardenability Band 15B35 H

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FIG. 84 Limits for Hardenability Band 15B37 H

FIG. 85 Limits for Hardenability Band 15B41 H

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FIG. 86 Limits for Hardenability Band 15B48 H

FIG. 87 Limits for Hardenability Band 15B62 H

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (A304 – 11)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Dec. 1, 2016.)

(1) In Table 1, deleted first sentence of Note 1 and added “H” (3) Deleted second sentence of 4.4.5.
to 4626 in Grade Designation column. (4) Added new section 4.4.6.
(2) Added 2.2 for referenced document SAE Standard J 1086. (5) Revised language in 5.1.

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