The electrochemistry of intermetallic compounds: A mini-review

Intermetallic compounds are very promising materials for a range of applications. In this mini-review, the cathodic deposition and anodic oxidation of intermetallic compounds are discussed, and modern approaches to determining the phase composition of metallic systems using electrochemical techniques are considered. The conditions for electrochemical formation of some typical intermetallic compounds in a range of systems in various media are summarized in tabular form.