The in situ composite Al-6%Ni eutectic alloys containing such third elements as Ti, Cu, Mg, Fe, Cr and Mn were unidirectionally solidified at solidification rates R = 15 to 600 μm/s at temperature gradients G = 60 to 70°Ç/cm to strengthen the alloys. Additions of Cr and Mn are effective to improve the properties. The interphase spacing λ of the alloys changes in accordance with Rλ
2 = 120 μm
3/s. The formation of cellular eutectics depends on G/R ratio, Cr and Mn contents and preexisting impurities. Micro-Vickers hardness in the eutectic region increases with Cr and Mn contents and in proportion to λ
-1. An Al-6%Ni-1.0%Cr alloy has the maximum strength 46.4 kg/mm
2. Al-6%Ni-1.5 and 2.0%Mn eutectic alloys have strength 40 kg/mm
2 or more. The strength at elevated temperatures was also examined.
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