Relating to or containing ferrite, a form of iron with specific crystal structure and magnetic properties.
From 'ferrite' (noun) with the adjective suffix '-ic' meaning 'of or relating to.' Used in materials science to describe steel and iron alloys with ferrite crystal structure.
Ferritic stainless steel is tougher and cheaper than austenitic stainless steel, but it's also magnetic—which is why some 'stainless steel' spoons stick to your fridge! This small crystallographic difference changes entire properties, showing how structure determines function in materials.
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