Download or read book Intermetallic Compounds written by J. H. Westbrook and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2000-07-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intermetallic compound is one consisting of two or more metallic elements present in definite proportions in alloy. They are used in a wide range of industries such as semiconductors and the aerospace industry. Thousands of tons of the nickel aluminum alloy are used worldwide every year.