Application Notes:
 

austenite


is the (gamma phase iron) a metallic non-magnetic solid solution of iron (Fe) and an alloying element. In plain-carbon steel, austenite exists above the critical eutectoid temperature of 1000 °K (about 727 °C).

Also see tempering.

 

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