Abstract: The rolling and recrystallization texture of B2 type Fe3Al based alloys were systematially investigated by ODF. The results showed that the rolling texture consisted of a strong β-fibre close to {111} and a {001} <110> texture. In annealing process the rolling texture was strengthened at recovery stage and gradually disappeared during primary recrystallization. A strong shear texture was produced by only 20% Pass reduction, indicating that the Fe3Al is sensitive to shear stress. The corresponding room temperature tensile properties were measured. A correlation between texture mode and room temperature mechanical properties was observed.

Key words: Fe3Al, rolling deformation, inhomogeneity, texture