Intermetallic compounds
 
 

Intermetallic compounds are of interest because they are light in weight and maintain high strengths at elevated temperatures.

 Structural uses of all kinds (medical implants, high performance components)

Intermetallic alloys and their composites are used in aerospace components

Corrosion-resistant coatings

Some intermetallic alloys show superconductivity.

Permanent Magnets