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Ferriitti is a specific crystalline form of iron, characterized by its body-centered cubic (BCC) crystal structure. It is the most common and stable allotrope of pure iron at room temperature and up to 912 degrees Celsius. In this structure, iron atoms are arranged in a cubic lattice with an atom at each corner and one atom in the center of the cube. This atomic arrangement gives ferriitti its distinctive magnetic properties, as it is ferromagnetic below its Curie temperature of 770 degrees Celsius. Above this temperature, it becomes paramagnetic.

Ferriitti is relatively soft and ductile, making it easily workable. Its strength can be increased through alloying with other elements, such as carbon, which forms interstitial solid solutions. When carbon is dissolved in ferriitti, it creates a phase known as ferrite steel. The solubility of carbon in ferriitti is limited, especially at lower temperatures. This characteristic is crucial in the heat treatment of steels, where the formation and dissolution of ferrite influence the material's mechanical properties. Pure ferriitti has a low carbon content, typically less than 0.022% by weight at room temperature. It is a key component in many steel alloys and cast irons, contributing to their overall behavior and applications.