austenite

Noun

Meaning

a solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron; cools to form pearlite or martensite

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

result effect beginning event origin resolution settlement answer explanation determination ancestor dissolution dilution dissolvent etymon
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Hypernyms

solid solution primary solid solution

Examples

In a hypereutectoid composition (greater than 0.8% carbon), the carbon will first precipitate out as large inclusions of cementite at the austenite grain boundaries and then when the composition left behind is eutectoid, the pearlite structure forms. Source: Internet

There is no thermal activation energy for the transformation from austenite to martensite. Source: Internet

The carbon no longer fits within the FCC austenite structure, resulting in an excess of carbon. Source: Internet

The second most common austenite steel is the 316 grade, also referred to as A4 stainless and called marine grade stainless, used primarily for its increased resistance to corrosion. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Austenian Austeniana Austenish austenitic austenitic heat-resisting steel austenitic manganese steel