What is another word for austenite?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːstənˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Austenite is a term that refers to a solid solution of iron and carbon in an alloy. It is a common term used in metallurgy and materials science. Synonyms for the word austenite include gamma iron, austenitic steel, face-centered cubic lattice, and non-magnetic iron. All of these terms refer to the same solid state of iron carbon alloy. Austenite is formed when iron carbon alloys are heated above their critical temperature. The austenite phase is important in industrial manufacturing because it can be processed and manipulated in ways that make it more useful for various applications.
