Investigation of various reactions for the direct synthesis of TiCr2 intermetallic compound from the TiO2-Cr2O3-Ca system

► A new processing route was applied for the synthesis of TiCr2 intermetallic powder directly by the Calciothermic co-reduction of TiO2-Cr2O3 oxides. ► Various reactions in the TiO2-Cr2O3-Ca system are investigated. ► According to EDS analyses the formation of TiCr2 compound is a mutual diffusion process that needs time for its formation. ► After activation the obtained intermetallic powder showed capability for hydrogen storage.