Oxidation of Intermetallics - Japanese Activity

During the last ten years the research on the high-temperature oxidation of inter-metallic compounds became very active in developed countries. It is therefore worthwhile to summarise and review the recent Japanese activity on such researches. A brief review of this kind is useful to compare the trends among foreign countries where researchers and engineers may have different views and concepts in the development and application of potential intermetallic compounds. Of course, the scientific interest should also be emphasized where the discussions among researchers of various origins and senses are very fruitful. 

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