Abstract: Low temperature surface carburization of austenite stainless steel is reviewed in terms of the classification and development of low temperature surface carburization technique, and the effects of low temperature surface carburization treatment on the surface microstructure, the mechanical properties, wear resistance, corrosion resistance and hydrogen embrittlement resistance of the stainless steel. The problems and the research direction in future of the low temperature surface carburization technique of austenite stainless steel are also discussed.