What is another word for gamma iron?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈaməɹ ˈa͡ɪ͡ən] (IPA) 
Gamma iron is a term commonly used to describe a specific phase of iron that exhibits a certain crystal structure. Synonyms for this term may include austenite, face-centered cubic (FCC) iron, and gamma-phase iron, among others. Austenite describes the same phase of iron, but is commonly used in metallurgy and material science contexts. Face-centered cubic iron is a more technical term that refers specifically to the crystal structure of gamma iron. Gamma-phase iron is another term used to describe this phase, referring to the specific temperature and pressure conditions under which this phase is stable. These synonyms can be used interchangeably to describe this unique phase of iron.
