alloy-steelISO 898-1

Property Class 10.9

High strength alloy steel. Used in automotive suspension and structural joints.

Tensile Rm1040 MPa
Yield Rp0.2940 MPa
HardnessHRC 32–39
Nut class10

Mechanical properties

Property class
Property Class 10.9
Defined in
ISO 898-1
Tensile strength Rm (min)
1040 MPa
Yield strength Rp0.2 (min)
940 MPa
Hardness
HRC 32–39
Matching nut class
10
Material
Alloy Steel

Where this grade is used

Property classes are stamped on the head of bolts and screws above 5 mm diameter. A Property Class 10.9 fastener is specified where the joint needs a proof load of roughly 846 MPa or less. Always match the bolt class with a nut of class 10 or higher so the bolt fails before the thread strips.

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