RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Novák, Pavel A1 Michalcová, Alena A1 Marek, Ivo A1 Voděrová, Milena A1 Vojtěch, Dalibor T1 Possibilities of the observation of chemical reactions during the preparation of intermetallics by reactive sintering JF Manufacturing Technology Journal YR 2012 VO 12 IS 2 SP 197 OP 201 DO 10.21062/ujep/x.2012/a/1213-2489/MT/12/2/197 UL https://journalmt.com/artkey/mft-201202-0021.php AB During reactive sintering production of intermetallic compounds, the thermally-activated reactions usually proceed very rapidly. Therefore the description of the reaction mechanisms is a challenge for current scientists. This work presents four approaches, how to succeed in this task. Thermal analysis, reaction front quenching method, in situ diffraction analysis and process modelling are described.