scholarly journals Influence of V and Zn in FeCrCuMnTi High-Entropy Alloys on Microstructures and Uniaxial Compaction Behavior Prepared by Mechanical Alloying

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1413
Author(s):  
Subbarayan Sivasankaran ◽  
Fahad A. Al-Mufadi ◽  
Hany R. Ammar

The densification behavior of FeCrCuMnTi (HEA1), FeCrCuMnTiV (HEA2), and FeCrCuMnTiVZn (HEA3) equiatomic high-entropy alloys (HEAs) was explored using different uniaxial quasi-static controlled compaction (1 mm/min). These HEAs were synthesized by mechanical alloying (MA, speed: 300 rpm, BPR: 10:1, time: 25 h). Various phase formations, structural characteristics (crystallite size, lattice strain, and lattice constant), thermo-dynamic calculations, powder surface morphologies, detailed microstructural evolutions, and chemical compositions were examined using X-ray diffraction, high-resolution scanning electron microscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The XRD results revealed the formation of multiple solid solutions (FCC, BCC, and HCP) due to the variation in entropy, and the presence of high-strength elements (Cr, Ti, and V) in the developed HEA alloys. The synthesized powders were consolidated into bulk green samples with different compaction pressures starting from 25 to 1100 MPa under as-milled and milled under stress recovery conditions (150 °C, 1 h). The incorporation of V in the FeCrCuMnTi HEA resulted in improved densification due to a greater reduction in particle size, and high configurational entropy. Furthermore, the stress-recovered powder samples produced more relative density owing to the elimination of lattice strain. Several linear and non-linear compaction models were applied to predict densification behavior. The non-linear Cooper and Eaton model produced the highest regression coefficients compared to the other models.

Author(s):  
R. Gronsky

The phenomenon of clustering in Al-Ag alloys has been extensively studied since the early work of Guinierl, wherein the pre-precipitation state was characterized as an assembly of spherical, ordered, silver-rich G.P. zones. Subsequent x-ray and TEM investigations yielded results in general agreement with this model. However, serious discrepancies were later revealed by the detailed x-ray diffraction - based computer simulations of Gragg and Cohen, i.e., the silver-rich clusters were instead octahedral in shape and fully disordered, atleast below 170°C. The object of the present investigation is to examine directly the structural characteristics of G.P. zones in Al-Ag by high resolution transmission electron microscopy.


Author(s):  
Dongdong Wang ◽  
Zhiwen Chen ◽  
Yu-Cheng Huang ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Juan Wang ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-146
Author(s):  
Zinaida Bataeva ◽  
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Alexey Ruktuev ◽  
Ivan Ivanov ◽  
Aleksandr Yurgin ◽  
...  

This paper provides a review of studies on the development and characterization of high-entropy alloys (HEAs). It is structured in the following way. Alloys’ design strategy based on entropy approach. Expectations and modern perceptions. This section describes the initial principles of multicomponent alloys design which provide stable structure and mechanical properties. It is noted that the role of high mixing entropy in the formation of disordered solid solutions and the suppression of the brittle intermetallic phases formation have been significantly reconsidered over time. Currently, obtaining a single-phase solid solution structure is not the main requirement for HEAs. The composition of HEAs. This section describes some typical multicomponent alloys having different elemental compositions. It is shown, that at present time the most studied alloys are based on 3-d transition elements. Using alloys of this group the possibility of providing both high and low values of strength and ductility is shown. Fabrication methods of HEAs. This section describes the methods for the fabrication of high-entropy alloys. It is noted that the most commonly used methods are based on the melting of the initial materials and its subsequent crystallization. Such methods of HEAs fabrication as powder metallurgy, magnetron sputtering, self-propagating high-temperature synthesis, melt spinning, and diffusion welding are also discussed. Structure of HEAs. This section provides the data on HEAs possessing multiphase structure and containing fine nanosized precipitates. Besides, the studies in which HEAs have been obtained in the form of metallic glasses, carbides, oxides, and borides are reviewed. The factors that can affect the structural state of the multicomponent alloys are discussed. The ambiguity of opinions of different research groups is noted. Properties of HEAs. This section mainly concentrates on the mechanical properties of HEAs. However, some other promising properties of HEAs like high wear resistance and reduced diffusivity are also discussed. Plastic deformation of HEAs. This section describes the evolution of the structure and properties of HEAs caused by thermal and mechanical processing. Characterization methods of HEAs. This section lists the characterization techniques, which are most frequently used to study HEAs. The structure of these alloys is mainly studied by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and optical microscopy. The methods for properties measurements are also briefly reviewed. Application of HEAs. This section describes the promising fields of HEAs application. It can be utilized in the aerospace, aircraft, and nuclear industries as well as for car manufacturing, austoelectronics, and in the design of microwave devices. Russian-language publications on HEAs. This section lists the studies, published in the Russian language as well as the thesis, done in Russian universities.


Author(s):  
Marcello Cabibbo ◽  
Filip Průša ◽  
Alexandra Šenková ◽  
Andrea Školáková ◽  
Vojtěch Kučera ◽  
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High-entropy alloys are known to show exceptionally high mechanical properties, both compression and tensile strength, and unique physical properties, such as their phase stability. These quite unusual properties are primarily due to the microstructure generated by mechanical alloying processes, such as conventional induction arc melting, powder metallurgy, or mechanical alloying. In the present study, an equiatomic CoCrFeNiNb high-entropy alloy was prepared by a sequence of conventional induction melting, powder metallurgy, and compaction via spark plasma sintering. The high-entropy alloys showed uniform sub-micrometer grain microstructure consisted by a mixture of an fcc solid solution strengthened by a hcp Laves phase and a third intergranular oxide phase. The as-cast high-entropy alloys showed an ultimate compression strength (UCS) of ∼1400 MPa, which after sintering and compaction at 1273 K increased up to ∼2400 MPa. Extensive transmission electron microscopy quantitative analyses were carried out to model the UCS. A quite good agreement between the microstructure-strengthening model and the experimental UCS was found.


2017 ◽  
Vol 750 ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Gabriela Popescu ◽  
Mihai Branzei ◽  
Cristian Aurelian Popescu ◽  
Alecs Andrei Matei ◽  
Roxana Trusca ◽  
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During the last years, mechanical alloying technique for high entropy alloys (HEAs) has been more often approached due to the good homogenous chemical distribution and near net shape technology provided by the respectively process. A new composite material having the matrix as HEA reinforced with graphite particles was designed. The graphite particles addition in the high entropy matrix (AlCrFeNiMn) improves the particles weldability during mechanical alloying and assures a good creep behavior for the final product. The aim of this paper is to investigate the pressure influence on the microhardness as dependence of sintering parameters which can be reflected also on the microstructure. The high entropy composite was completely alloyed after 40 hours of milling. The obtained composite was pressed using different pressures values in order to investigate the pressure influence on the microhardness and microstructure. The samples were investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-rays diffraction and microhardness tests. The microhardness values for all the samples were between 300 – 700 HV.


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