Austenite is a crystal structure type of steels. Steel is formed by the combination of iron and carbon in specific proportions. Austenite is the name of the crystal structure present in these carbon-containing steels at high temperatures.
Austenite is a phase in which steels transform at high temperatures. Typically, the austenite phase forms when steels are heated to high temperatures. Austenite results from the orderly arrangement of iron atoms at high temperatures, and this affects the properties of the steel.
Austenitic steels are types of steel that can retain the austenite phase. These steels can be effectively processed and are durable at high temperatures. Austenitic structures are common, especially in stainless steels, which are known for their resistance to chemical substances.
The term "austenitic" refers to the microstructures and behaviors of steels, and it is associated with high-temperature processes and engineering applications of steel materials.