Which of the following crystal structures characterises the ferritic stainless stee l?
Correct answer: A. Body centred cubic
- A. Body centred cubic
- B. Face 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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