Austenite Crystal Structure: A Comprehensive Guide to Gamma-Iron, Its Lattices and Industrial Significance
The term austenite crystal structure refers to the high-temperature phase of iron known as gamma-iron, commonly observed in iron-carbon alloys and, more broadly, in austenitic stainless steels. Characterised by a face-centred cubic (FCC) lattice, the austenite crystal structure can dissolve substantial amounts of carbon and other alloying elements before transforming under cooling or mechanical work.…
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