A method for forming a composite vapor-deposited film having an initial vapor-deposited layer of aluminum, a final vapor-deposited layer containing aluminum and metal/metalloid compound having a vapor pressure lower than that of aluminum, and an intermediate portion having a gradient aluminum composition, comprising the steps of:
- providing a composite vapor-deposition material having an aluminum body and a core region in which powder of the metal/metalloid compound having a vapor pressure lower than that of aluminum is dispersed and retained, and
- heating the composite vapor-deposition material under reduced pressure to vaporize the aluminum and the metal/metalloid compound, thereby carrying out vapor deposition onto a substrate to be deposited.