An eddy current technique has been used to determine the volume percen
t of austenite phase in 18% Ni maraging steel grade 350. The values of
volume percent austenite thus obtained are compared with those obtain
ed by an established X-ray diffraction method. The eddy current method
has been shown to be very suitable for quick and quantitative determi
nation of austenite phase which can be applied on the production floor
with relative ease compared to the X-ray method.