Which of the following crystal structures characterises the ferritic stainless stee l?

Correct answer: B. Body centred cubic

  • A. Face centred cubic
  • B. Body centred cubic
  • C. Simple hexagonal
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Ferritic stainless steel has a body-centred cubic iron matrix, stabilised by chromium and low carbon content. Austenitic stainless steel is the commonly confused face-centred cubic structure.

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