The quantum tug-of-war between structure and spin
Unlocking How Microstructure Drives Phase Changes in Austenitic Steels
How does grain size shape the way advanced steels respond to extreme conditions? Using high-energy X-ray diffraction at the FAST beamline, researchers uncovered how the parent austenite grain size in stainless steel can either suppress or accelerate the transformation to martensite. The findings reveal new pathways for tuning microstructure to improve the performance of these widely used structural materials.
