Structural and mechanical properties of the AlFe intermetallic alloy with Li, Ce and Ni additions

Microstructural and mechanical properties of AlFe intermetallic alloys with additions of Li, Ni, Ce and combinations of (Ce, Ni) and (Ce, Li) were obtained. The alloys were produced with normal casting techniques using SiC crucibles. Compression tests were carried out and some insights on the alloys mechanical properties are withdrawn. The main effect of these elements on the microstructure of the AlFe alloy is related with the improvements of the compressive ductility.