Abstract: To explore the approaches of combined toughening and strengthening of the Al_3Ti-based L1_2 intermetallic alloys, multiphase Al_3Ti alloys formed by combining with reinforcement or by second phase precipitation are being studied. The interface reactions between Al_(66)Fe_9Ti_(25)matrix and SiC reinforcement were investigated. It is determined that SiC is chemically incompatible with the Al_(66)Fe_9Ti_(25)matrix, Al_2O_3 barrier coating on SiC by sol-gel process was developed to minimize the interfacial reactions. On the other hand, a new type of Al_3Ti-based alloy having a L1_2 matrix with second phase precipitation has been developed. The quaternary alloys based on Al_(66)Fe_9Ti_(25)and modified with Nb additions, consist of a L1_2 matrix and D0_(22) second phase in the annealed state ,but the second phase can be dissolved by solution treatment and precipitated during high temperature aging.

Key words: Al_3Ti alloy, Al_3Ti matrix composite, interface reaction, second phase, Precipitation