a solid solution of carbon in face-centred-cubic gamma iron, usually existing above 723°C
2.
the gamma phase of iron, stabilized at low temperatures by the addition of such elements as nickel
Derived forms
austenitic (ˌɔːstəˈnɪtɪk)
adjective
Word origin
C20: named after Sir William C. Roberts-Austen (1843–1902), English metallurgist
austenite in American English
(ˈɔstənˌaɪt)
noun
a nonmagnetic solid solution of carbon or iron carbide in some iron, obtained in high carbon steels by rapid quenching and deformation at high temperatures
Word origin
Fr, after Sir Wm. C. Roberts-Austen (1843-1902), Eng metallurgist