Effect of alloying on the morphological and technological characteristics of eutectic alloys based on iron

The effect of alloying with aluminum and cerium on morphological features and production characteristics of eutectic alloys based on iron is studied. An aluminum content from 0.5 to 3.0% modifies particle shape from compact and rounded to particles with a very developed surface. A reduction in the segregation point of impurity elements, primarily sulfur and phosphorus, is observed on adding 0.05–0.16% of cerium. Cerium also promotes formation of spherical particles which provides good production characteristics.