Retained Austenite: Why, Conditions & Mechanism

[Hussey]

Why is retained austenite formed? i have studied the iron-carbon ttt and cooling curves and have understood under what conditions is retained austenite formed and how much of it is formed. but is there a structural argument for the formation of retained austenite? what is the mechanism by which austenite is retained?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Thanks for the post! Sorry you aren't generating responses at the moment. Do you have any further information, come to any new conclusions or is it possible to reword the post?