Austenitic is a metallic phase characterized by a face-centered cubic crystal structure that remains austenitic (non-magnetic) at room temperature. The term is used especially for stainless steels that contain nickel and chromium, producing a ductile, corrosion-resistant alloy. In metallurgy, it denotes a specific non-magnetic, high-temperature-stable form arising from particular alloying and cooling processes.
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