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The phase present depends on thermodynamics. The transformation between austenitic and martensite phase occur over a range of temperatures so we need to define the temperatures at which the different transformations take place.
As the temperature increases the material remains in the martensitic phase untill it reaches the austenitic transformation temperature, As
HEATING
At As the martensitic phase begins to transform into the austenitic phase
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HEATING
At Af the martensitic phase has fully transformed into the austenitic phase (although it should be noted that 'full transformation' may actually correspond to only a certain proportion (<100%) of the material being transformed)
As Af
HEATING
At Ms the martensitic phase begins to grow inside the austenitic phase
Mf Ms As Af
COOLING
At Mf the austenitic phase has fully transformed back into the martensitic phase
Mf Ms As Af
COOLING