Title

Formation of the Fe₂Al₅ Intermetallic Phase and Its Effect on Microstructure and Properties in Al–Fe PM Sinters

Journal title

Archives of Foundry Engineering

Yearbook

Accepted articles

Authors

Majchrowska, M. ; Nowak, M.

Affiliation

Majchrowska, M. : AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland ; Nowak, M. : AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland

Keywords

Al–Fe system ; Intermetallic phases ; Fe₂Al₅ ; Powder metallurgy

Divisions of PAS

Nauki Techniczne

Publisher

The Katowice Branch of the Polish Academy of Sciences

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Date

22.12.2025

Type

Article

Identifier

DOI: 10.24425/afe.2025.155382