Phase formation in the alloys obtained during process of collective Ti and Fe oxides reduction by Al has been investigated. Thermodynamic computer simulation of the process (based on the system free energy minimizing principle) has indicated a range of possible reactions with various metallic compounds formation. Differential-thermal (DT), X-ray diffraction (XRD) methods and melting of reaction mixtures at 1773-1973 K have been carried out to confirm the thermodynamic predictions. The DT experiments showed that the process began after Al melting at 943 K and was accompanied by large exothermic effects. The intermetallic phases of alloys with various content of Ti, Fe and Al have been observed by the XRD analysis. © 2008 IOP Publishing Ltd.