多主元高熵合金FeCoNiCuxAl微观组织结构和性能

研究了不同Cu含量的FeCoNiCuxAl高墒合金的微观引织和性能特点,（x表示摩尔比,x=0、0．5、0．8、1．0、1．5、2）,分别用X衍射、扫描电镜和维氏硬度测试Cu含量的变化对合金组织和硬度的影响。研究表明,此合金体系容易形成简单FCC结构和BCC结构的固溶体,Cu含量增加会促进FCC固溶体的形成。Ca的含量的变化对合金硬度的影响较大。随着Cu含量的增加,合金的硬度显著降低,硬度的高低主要取决于显微组织形态和体系中BCC固溶体的含量的多少。     

On the microstructure and erosion–corrosion resistance of AlCrFeCoNiCu high-entropy alloy via annealing treatment

As-cast AlCrFeCoNiCu high-entropy alloy (HEA) was a solid solution of body-centered cubic (BCC) and face-centered cubic phases with a typical dendrite and interdendrite structures. The precipitated intermediate phases in 600°C annealed HEA are responsible for the improved hardness. After 1000°C annealing treatment, the crystalline was re-arranged because of the decomposition of BCC phases. The 1000°C annealed HEA has the best corrosion resistance due to its re-arranged crystalline structure. Meanwhile, the 600°C annealed HEA has the best erosion–corrosion resistance for its highest hardness and its wear rate is more than two times lower than that of AISI 304 stainless steel. Therefore, the HEA has a potential application in saline–sand slurry because of its superior corrosion and erosion–corrosion resistance.     

CeO2掺杂对AlCoCrCuFe高熵合金的组织结构与摩擦磨损性能的影响

采用熔铸法制备等摩尔比的AlCoCrCuFe高熵合金。利用X射线衍射仪、扫描电镜、能谱分析仪、显微硬度计和摩擦磨损试验机分别测试CeO2掺杂前后对其物相结构、显微组织和摩擦磨损性能的影响。结果表明:AlCoCrCuFe由BCC和FCC双相组成,合金中掺杂1%(质量分数)CeO2后引起衍射峰强度的显著提高。两种合金显微组织均为典型树枝晶,Cu与Ce元素在晶间富集,枝晶内为调幅分解组织。CeO2的加入使合金显微硬度从441.5HV增加到475.3HV,摩擦因数与质量损失率分别从0.55,1.44%降低到0.4,1.28%。     

Tailoring mechanical and magnetic properties of AlCoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy via phase transformation

Phase constitutions,either changed by alloying or by phase transformation,are the key factors to determine the magnetic and mechanical performances of high-entropy alloys (HEAs).Using the AlCoCrFeNi HEA as a candidate alloy,this paper demonstrates the effect of phase transformation on both the mechanical and magnetic properties in the multi-phase system.With increasing heat treatment temperature,the sigma (σ) and face-centered-cubic (FCC) phases disappeared at 1000 ℃ and 1200 ℃,respectively.Such volume fraction changes ofσ,FCC and body-centered-cubic (BCC) phases have divergent effects on mechanical and magnetic properties.The excellent strength-ductility combination will be achieved as the disappearance of σ phase and formation of FCC phase.As for the magnetic properties,the volume fraction of BCC phase plays a major role in determining its saturation magnetization.When the volume fraction change of BCC phase is not evident,the higher volume fraction of FCC phase will influence its magnetization at 2 T.Our present work might provide insights into analyzing the evolution of both mechanical and magnetic properties of HEAs caused by complex phase transformation.     

Effect of alloying elements on microstructure,mechanical and damping properties of Cr-Mn-Fe-V-Cu high-entropy alloys

A series of new Cr-Mn-Fe-V-Cu high-entropy alloys were prepared by arc melting and suction casting. It is found that with the addition of Cu, the structure of the alloys evolved from BCC?+?BCC1 phases to BCC?+?FCC phases. With increase of Cu, the volume fraction of the Cu-Mn-rich FCC phase increased, and the morphology of the FCC phase transformed from granular particles to long strips and blocks. Compared with other reported HEAs, the Cr-Mn-Fe-V-Cu HEAs exhibit a good balance between strength and ductility. The CrMn0.3FeVCu0.06 alloy with granular FCC particles exhibits the highest compressive yield strength (1273?MPa) and excellent ductility (ε_f?=?50.7%). Quantitative calculations for different strengthening mechanisms demonstrate that dislocation and precipitate strengthening are responsible for high strength of the CrMn0.3FeVCu0.06 alloy, while the solid solution strengthening effect is very low because of its small atomic-size difference. In addition, the CrMn0.3FeVCu0.06 alloy exhibits good damping capacity due to its high dislocation and interface damping effects. Therefore, the dislocation density and distribution of FCC phase are the crucial factors for improvement of both mechanical properties and damping capacity of the HEAs.     

Aging behavior of a CuCr2Fe2NiMn high-entropy alloy

The effect of aging treatment on the hardness and microstructure of a CuCr₂Fe₂NiMn high-entropy alloy is investigated. The results show that the alloy exhibits a good high-temperature age hardening phenomenon and temper resistance. The aged alloy can obtain a peak hardness of 450 HV at 800 °C. Softening anneal occurs at 1100 °C. Age hardening is mainly attributed to the precipitation hardening of the ρ phase and a more homogeneous microstructure, whereas the softening of the aged alloy may be related to the decomposition of the ρ phase and Cu-rich FCC1 and to the coarsening of the FCC2 phase in the interdendrite regions.     

Fabrication and properties of nanocrystalline Co0.5FeNiCrTi0.5 high entropy alloy by MA–SPS technique

Most of multi-component high entropy alloys were designed as equi-atomic or near equi-atomic and were mainly prepared by vacuum arc melting. The present paper reports synthesis of inequi-atomic Co_0.5FeNiCrTi_0.5 high entropy alloy by mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering (MA–SPS). Alloying behavior, microstructure and properties of Co_0.5FeNiCrTi_0.5 alloy are investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and instron testing system, respectively. Both BCC and FCC crystal structure phases are observed after MA, while a FCC phase and additional sigma phase are noticed after SPS. Moreover, numerous nanostructured phases are founded in the alloy after consolidated by SPS. The alloy with a density of 99.15% after SPS exhibits excellent comprehensive mechanical properties. The yield stress, compressive strength, compression ratio and Vickers hardness of the alloy are 2.65 GPa, 2.69 GPa, 10.0% and 846 HV, respectively. The fracture mechanism of this alloy is observed as cleavage fracture and intergranular fracture.     

新型含Cu高熵合金的微观组织及热处理过程相变

目的 为优化CrMnFeCoNi高熵合金成分,消除富Cr脆性相的析出倾向.方法 用Cu取代Cr元素,以四元MnFeNiCu高熵合金为研究对象,探究含Cu高熵合金的微观组织及其热处理过程中的相变特征.结果 铸态MnFeNiCu合金中Cu元素具有较强的偏析倾向,其枝晶间存在大量颗粒状富Cu析出物,通过均匀化热处理能完全消除Cu元素偏析现象,得到单相FCC组织.结论 Cu与其他3种元素均表现为不同程度的不相容性,具有最大的偏析倾向,使其在凝固过程中于枝晶间富集,均匀化热处理过程中Cu元素发生溶质扩散,最终形成了单相固溶体组织.     

真空熔炼多组元Cu_xAlFeNiCrTi高熵合金的显微组织和性能

多组元高熵合金是一种具有五种以上组元的新型合金。通过真空电弧熔炼炉熔铸得到了不同铜含量的高熵合金Cu_xAlFeNiCrTi(x=1和0.5),再通过光学显微镜、X射线衍射仪、扫描电镜、透射电镜以及显微硬度计分析了高熵合金的显微组织、结构、硬度和耐腐蚀性能等。结果表明:高熵合金具有简单的相结构,合金硬度在800 HV以上,耐碱腐蚀性能优于耐酸腐蚀性能;随着铜元素含量的减少,合金结构由体心立方+面心立方结构变为体心立方结构,合金硬度增加,耐腐蚀性能提高。     

Elemental effect on formation of solid solution phase in CoCrFeNiX and CoCuFeNiX (X = Ti,Zn, Si,Al) high entropy alloys

The paper aims to investigate the effect of elements addition, its enthalpy of mixing, crystal structure and atomic size difference on the formation of solid solution phase during the synthesis of high entropy alloy (HEA) by mechanical alloying. For this CoCrFeNiX and CoCuFeNiX (where X?=?Ti, Zn, Si, Al), alloys were prepared by mechanical alloying. The phases formed during mechanical alloying were characterised by X-ray diffraction analysis, transmission electron microscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. Titanium and Aluminium addition facilitate solid solution formation during mechanical alloying. Formation of a BCC and FCC solid solution phase was observed for CoCrFeNiX and CoCuFeNiX system (where X?=?Ti, Al), respectively. Single solid solution phase was not observed for CoCrFeNiZn, CoCrFeNiSi, CoCuFeNiZn and CoCuFeNiSi HEA up to 20?hours of milling.     

Effect of elemental composition on phase formation during milling of multicomponent equiatomic mixtures

Using mechanochemical synthesis through milling of equiatomic multicomponent mixtures of Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Al, Ti, Mo, and Nb metals in various combinations, we have synthesized powder alloys with different phase compositions: amorphous phase (AP), AP + BCC phase, AP + BCC phase + MO, and FCC + BCC phases. The FCC phase has been shown to be a Ni-based solid solution. The presence of aluminum in a starting mixture helps to stabilize the BCC phase owing to the formation of a disordered B2 phase. Al dissolves in both the BCC and FCC solid solutions, increasing their lattice parameters. In Al-free starting mixtures, Cr is responsible for the formation of the BCC solid solution. The formation of an AP during milling of multicomponent mixtures is favored by the presence of transition metals with a large atomic radius: Ti, Mo, and Nb.     

Optimizing mechanical and magnetic properties of AlCoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy via FCC to BCC phase transformation

FCC,BCC and B2 phases,the most common phases in high-entropy alloys(HEAs),are widely investigated to tailor their mechanical and magnetic performances.The detailed investigation of FCC to BCC/B2 phase transformation of AlCoCrFeNi HEA in this paper reveals its evolution and structure-properties relations in terms of both temperature and holding duration.With increasing heat treatment temperature and duration,such transition will progress simultaneously at both the dendric core(DC)region and inter-dendric(ID)region and the volume of phase transformation from FCC to BCC phases is greater than FCC to B2 phases,resulting in increased yield strength and saturation magnetization.The obvious phase transition of the AlCoCrFeNi HEA at 1200℃can enhance its yield strength and saturation magnetization as a sacrifice of its fracture strain.However,an excellent combination of mechanical-magnetic properties was achieved when heat-treated at 1100℃for 50 h by optimizing both the transformation and the size of B2 phases.Our present study could pave ways to design the HEAs or other alloys with an optimum combination of mechanical and magnetic properties for application-oriented viewpoints.     

Al元素对Al_xFeCrCoCuV高熵合金组织及摩擦性能的影响EI北大核心CSCD

采用非自耗电弧熔炼炉制备了Al_xFeCrCoCuV(x=0,0.5,1.0)多组元高熵合金。用XRD,SEM,EDS和DSC技术探究了合金的微观组织,并测试了其硬度及耐磨性能。研究表明:随着Al的加入,Al_(0.5)FeCrCoCuV合金和Al_(1.0)FeCrCoCuV合金由FeCrCoCuV合金单一的BCC相变为由枝晶BCC和晶间FCC共同组成的双相组织;Al_(1.0)FeCrCoCuV合金的硬度大于Al_(0.5)FeCrCoCuV合金。合金的摩擦磨损测试主要以黏着磨损为主,合金的耐磨性能与硬度成正比。3种合金的摩擦因数都是随着时间的增加而减小,主要原因是随着摩擦时间的增加,合金表面生成了一层氧化物提高了合金的耐磨性能。     

激光熔覆Co1.5CrFeNi1.5Ti0.75Nbx高熵合金的组织和性能研究

目的 研究Nb含量对高熵合金Co1.5CrFeNi1.5Ti0.75Nbx熔覆层组织和性能的影响.方法 在H13钢表面制备了Co1.5CrFeNi1.5Ti0.75Nbx(x=0.25,0.50,0.75,1.00,原子数分数)高熵合金熔覆层,研究Nb含量对熔覆层的物相组织、微观结构、硬度和耐磨性的影响.结果 高熵合金熔覆层主要为BCC相、FCC相和Laves相的组织.在熔覆层中添加Nb,Laves相随之增加,组织的微观形貌发生变化.熔覆层的硬度远远高于H13钢(退火态),Co1.5CrFeNi1.5Ti0.75Nb0.5熔覆层的平均硬度最高,约为H13钢(退火态)的2.8倍.Co1.5CrFeNi1.5Ti0.75Nb0.5熔覆层的摩擦磨损失重最小,磨损程度更低,耐磨性更好.结论 Nb元素加入高熵合金体系会形成Laves相,Laves相能够提高高熵合金的力学性能.相关结果 对于高熵合金体系的研究具有一定意义,为高熵合金的成分设计和优化提供了必要的实验支持.     

Microstructure and microhardness of high entropy alloys with Zn addition: AlCoFeNiZn and AlCoFeNiMoTiZn

High entropy alloys were designed from equiatomic multicomponent systems using powder metallurgy including mechanical alloying and sintering. The structure and morphology of the resulting alloys were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy techniques and their hardness values were also determined in the Vickers scale. The results indicate under the milling conditions used, the AlCoFeNiZn, AlCoFeNiMoTi and AlCoFeNiMoTiZn alloys crystallized forming BCC structures whereas the AlCoFeNi alloy presented two different phases, one with FCC structure and the other one with BCC. The synthesis method resulted in alloys with grain sizes in the nano scale having values between 4.1 and 9.4 nm on the powder form up to 40.1 nm after sintering phenomenon which lead to phase transformations which were more evident in the Mo-containing alloys. In addition, the AlCoFeNiZn and AlCoFeNiMoTiZn alloys did not show Zn traces after sintering as it was suggested by chemical analyses using energy dispersive spectroscopy, suggesting it is lost by evaporation during sintering process. Mo-containing systems exhibited the highest microhardness in both milled and sintered conditions.     

Comparison of the structure and properties of equiatomic and non-equiatomic multicomponent alloys

A series of equiatomic and non-equiatomic Fex(NiCrCo)_100?x (at.-%, x?=?25, 45, 55, 65, 75 and 85) multicomponent alloys were prepared and studied. With the increase in x, the phase structure of the alloys evolves from a single FCC phase (x?=?25, 45 and 55), to a mixture of FCC and BCC phases (x?=?55) and finally to a single BCC phase (x?=?65 and 75). As a result, the BCC-structured alloys have much higher strength and hardness than the FCC-structured alloys. The existing VEC criteria are unable to predict the FCC-BCC phase transition in these alloys.     

A novel refractory WMoVCrTa high-entropy alloy possessing fine combination of compressive stress-strain and high hardness properties

Refractory high-entropy alloys (HEAs) possess outstanding mechanical strength at room and high temperature but lack the room temperature ductility. A novel refractory equiatomic powder combination of WMoVCrTa was selected and verified for the feasibility of formation of solid solutions or else bulk-metallic glasses (BMGs) in the alloy based on the Guo et al.’s criteria and mismatch entropy criterion. The powder combination satisfies the above two criteria to crystallize in solid solution phases and inhibit the BMGs. Mechanical alloying characteristics of the powder mixture were determined. The particle size of the powder mixture decreased continuously during initial milling and later increased after 32 h of mechanical alloying. A homogeneous mixture was obtained after milling for 64 h. Crystallite sizes of the constituent elements in the powder mixture decreased continuously on progressive milling. A nanocrystalline powder was obtained by mechanical alloying. The powder milled for 64 h revealed a major BCC1, a minor BCC2 and small unknown phases. The lattice parameters of those BCC1 and BCC2 phases are 3.16 Å and 2.88 Å respectively. The alloy ingots were fabricated from the milled powder by vacuum arc melting technique followed by heat treatment. The ingot crystallizes in three phases such as a major BCC1, a minor BCC2 and a minor laves phase. The lattice parameters of these BCC1 and BCC2 phases are 3.05 Å and 2.85 Å respectively. Thereby, the BCC1 lattice of the milled powder contracts slightly after ingot fabrication. A fine combination of compressive stress and strain of 995 MPa and 6.2% respectively was achieved by the alloy at room temperature. Vickers hardness of the alloy was as high as 773 ± 20HV0.5. The density of the alloy was 11.52 g/cm³. The combination of excellent room temperature stress-strain and high hardness properties can enable the refractory HEA as a potential candidate for structural applications.     

Influence of Al content on thermal stability of nanocrystalline AlxCoCrFeNi high entropy alloys at low and intermediate temperatures

Thermal stability of mechanically alloyed nanocrystalline Al_xCoCrFeNi (x = 0, 0.3, 0.6, 1 mol) high entropy alloys (HEAs) has been investigated for the low and intermediate temperature range of 673–1073 K. Single phase FCC structure is observed in the as milled CoCrFeNi. A mixture of FCC and BCC phases is exhibited by × = 0.3, 0.6 and 1, alloys where the volume fraction of BCC increases with increasing Al content. Phase evolution in heat-treated Al_xCoCrFeNi HEAs proceeds via increasing BCC fraction at 673 K, followed by subsequent reduction at elevated temperatures. For each alloy, the major phase observed in as milled condition and it is retained even after prolonged exposure at the 1073 K. Al favors the formation of the BCC phase due to its high affinity to form ordered B2 structures with constituent elements Co, Fe and Ni. Thermal exposure of Al_xCoCrFeNi HEAs also leads to the formation of Cr₇C₃, owing to the higher negative free energy of carbide formation for Cr among other constituents. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) investigations substantiated that nanostructure of milled powder is maintained even after the heat treatment. Grain growth factor for quinary HEAs is relatively lower than quaternary CoCrFeNi owing to their slower rates of diffusion.     

Spinodal Decomposition of B2-phase and Formation of Cr-Rich Nano-precipitates in AlCoCrFeNi2.1 Eutectic High-Entropy Alloy

Herein, the occurrence of a B2-phase separation and formation of Cr-rich nano-precipitates during the solidification process of AlCoCrFeNi_2.1 eutectic high-entropy alloy is addressed. Toward this end, various advanced characterizations, including high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and atom probe tomography combined with thermodynamic calculations, are employed. The as-solidified microstructure is composed of face-centered cubic (FCC) dendrites and interdendritic regions consisting of a eutectic mixture of FCC and body-centered cubic (BCC) phases. The presence of uniformly distributed Cr-rich nano-precipitates is traced through the BCC B2 phase in the interdendritic area. Regarding the occurrence of upward diffusion and Gibbs free energy variation, the formation of Cr-rich nano-precipitates is attributed to the spinodal decomposition where the critical temperature of 800 °C is passed behind during the solidification process. The formation of dense dislocation array in the interdendritic region due to thermal stress induced during solidification is introduced as a pathway for diffusion of alloying elements in the course of cooling stage.     

Composition and phase structure dependence of mechanical and magnetic properties for AlCoCuFeNix high entropy alloys

In this study, the effects of composition and phase constitution on the mechanical properties and magnetic performance of AlCoCuFeNi_x (x = 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 in molar ratio) high entropy alloys (HEAs) were investigated. The results show that Ni element could lead to the evolution from face centered cubic (FCC), body centered cubic (BCC) and ordered BCC coexisting phase structure to a single FCC phase. The change of phase constitution enhances the plasticity but reduces the hardness and strength. One of the interesting points is the excellent soft magnetic properties of AlCoCuFeNi_x HEAs. Soft magnetic performance is dependent on composition and phase transition. AlCoCuFeNi_1.5 alloy, achieving a better balance of mechanical and magnetic properties, could be applied as structure materials and soft magnetic materials (SMMs). High Curie temperature (>900 K) and strong phase stability below 1350 K of AlCoCuFeNi_0.5 alloy confirm its practicability in a high-temperature environment. Atomic size difference (δ) is utilized as the critical parameter to explain the lattice strain and phase transformation induced by Ni addition.