[en] The size grain of the high temperature phase (austenite) can influence mechanical properties as well as some physical properties of 9Cr-1Mo martensitic steels. Automated image analysis makes it possible to quantify the size of an austenitic grain with respect to the heat treatment conditions of austenitization (time-temperature). The results obtained on a 9Cr-1Mo steel have made it possible to describe the growth kinetics of the austenitic grain of this steel. (authors). 21 refs., 14 figs