ABSTRACT
The microstructure and properties of any material depend on the processing method along with the conditions used. As some of the intermetallic alloys have complex crystal structures, their properties are strongly influenced by stoichiometry, impurities, and defects. Usually, the intermetallic compounds have an ordered structure with a unique composition. A range of compositions is not permitted, and a distinct atomic ratio of constituents is required in these alloys for obtaining a given crystal structure and mechanical properties. In the alloys with a range of stoichiometry, the microstructures and properties are strongly dependent on the atomic ratios of the elemental constituents.
