a b s t r a c t
Strain-induced martensite (SIM) and its reversion in a cold-rolled AISI 201 austenitic stainless steel was
studied by means of magnetic properties, light optical (LOM) and scanning electron (SEM) microscopy,
electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), texture measurements, and Vickers microhardness testing. According to Thermo-calc© predictions, the BCC phase (residual δ-ferrite and SIM) is expected to be stable
until 600 °C.