Surface degradation mechanisms in precipitation-hardened high-entropy alloys
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Abstract Design of high-entropy alloys with complex microstructures presents a unique opportunity to combine the best of solid solution strengthening and precipitation hardening. These alloys are potentially disruptive for several high-performance applications including aerospace, oil and gas, nuclear industry, and next-generation tribology. This study presents the thermo-mechanical treatment, microstructural evolution, and surface degradation resistance in precipitation hardenable Al0.3Cu0.3Ti0.2CoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy. The heat-treated alloy consisted of fine precipitates of L12 and L21, strengthening the face-centered cubic solid solution matrix. Potentiodynamic polarization showed nano-galvanic coupling between the intermetallic particles and the matrix. Phase-specific nano-indentation showed that hard intermetallic particles caused three-body wear and higher friction values during sliding wear. The microstructure was correlated with processing conditions and resulting surface degradation resistance using transmission electron microscopy imaging and analysis.
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OpenAlex topics: High Entropy Alloys Studies · High-Temperature Coating Behaviors · Advanced materials and composites
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