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These unique characteristics make Fe-Al intermetallics promising candidates for high-temperature and harsh environmental applications. However, challenges such as brittleness and low plasticity have hindered their broader use. By exploring the impact of spray conditions on coating properties, this study contributes to enhancing the performance and functionality of Fe-Al coatings in industrial applications, where durability and resistance to extreme conditions are essential. This article presents the results of research on the production of composite coatings from the Fe-Al system with in situ fabricated intermetallic phases. For this purpose, arc spraying in an inert gas was used. The coating manufacturing process was carried out by simultaneously melting two different electrode filler wires, aluminum and steel, in a stream of argon. The obtained coatings were subjected to tests of roughness, adhesion to the substrate, and microstructure. It was shown that both the roughness and adhesion to the substrate of coatings sprayed in air are higher than those sprayed in argon. The increase in roughness results from the greater oxidation of coatings sprayed in air, while better adhesion is the result of the formation of coatings at a higher temperature. Metallographic studies have shown that during the spraying process, the in situ synthesis of intermetallic phases occurred. The results showed the local occurrence of intermetallic phases from the Fe-Al system. Among the two dominant phases, i.e., Al and the Fe alloy, there are also the following phases: FeAl3, FeAl2, and Fe2Al5. 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