American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2007. Published August 2007. Originally approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 436 – 04. 6 p. This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and dimensional requirements for hardened steel washers for use with fasteners having nominal thread diameters of 1⁄4 through 4 in. These washers are intended for general-purpose mechanical and structural use with bolts, nuts, studs, and other internally and externally threaded fasteners. These washers are suitable for use with fasteners covered in Specifications A 325, A 354, A 449, and A 490.