Organizational Features:
Q&P steel comprises ferrite, martensite, and retained austenite, with a retained austenite content ranging from 5% to 10%.

Performance Characteristics:
As the martensite serves as the primary matrix phase and residual austenite participates in the deformation process, Q&P steel leverages the TRIP effect to attain a higher work hardening capacity. Consequently, it offers superior plasticity and formability when compared to equivalent ultra-high strength steel.

Main Applications:
Q&P steel finds application in automobile safety and structural parts that have intricate geometries.