One of the critical issues in the lifetime of metallic interconnects is related to their high oxidation rate and Cr diffusion, which negatively affect their performance. In the present study, a novel Fe modified Mn–Cu spinel oxide with the chemical composition of Mn1.5CuFe0.5O4 as protective coating was deposited on the surface of Crofer 22 APU and alumina by the spray pyrolysis method. The effects of different deposition conditions...