Phase reversion mediated the dual heterogeneity of grain size and dislocation density in an equiatomic CrCoNi medium-entropy alloy

An ultra-high strain rate (104 s−1) dynamic plastic deformation treatment at liquid nitrogen temperature (LNT-DPD) followed by annealing is carried out to obtain dual heterogeneity of grain size and dislocation density in an equiatomic CrCoNi medium entropy alloy (MEA). Such extreme loading conditio...

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Main Authors: Kun Jiang, Jianguo Li, Xi Chen, Bin Gan, Qingbo Dou, Tao Suo
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description An ultra-high strain rate (104 s−1) dynamic plastic deformation treatment at liquid nitrogen temperature (LNT-DPD) followed by annealing is carried out to obtain dual heterogeneity of grain size and dislocation density in an equiatomic CrCoNi medium entropy alloy (MEA). Such extreme loading conditions resulted in extensive phase transformation in this MEA. Subsequent annealing at 650 °C for 1 h further induced reverse phase transformation and partial recrystallization, forming a complex heterogeneous microstructure characterized by nested trimodal grain sizes and partitioned dislocation density. A superior yield strength of ∼800 MPa and a good ductility of ∼40% were simultaneously achieved in this heterogeneous alloy. In order to reveal the effects of grain size and dislocation density distributions on the mechanical property improvements, the underlying deformation mechanisms were systematically discussed. High density of geometrically necessary dislocations (GNDs) would be induced in complex heterogeneous structures during tensile deformation due to strain gradients or partitioning between different regions, which would lead to additional strengthening and work hardening. These results provide a novel approach to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off dilemma for FCC-structured MEAs.
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spelling doaj-art-70cc5d74676b4e61bc0b68bef632e1402025-08-20T02:35:26ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542024-11-013347147910.1016/j.jmrt.2024.09.080Phase reversion mediated the dual heterogeneity of grain size and dislocation density in an equiatomic CrCoNi medium-entropy alloyKun Jiang0Jianguo Li1Xi Chen2Bin Gan3Qingbo Dou4Tao Suo5School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China; Suzhou Laboratory, Suzhou, 215123, ChinaSchool of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China; Institute of Extreme Mechanics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Impact Dynamics and its Engineering Application, Xi'an, 710072, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Impact Dynamics and its Engineering Application, Xi'an, 710072, China; National Key Laboratory of Strength and Structural Integrity, Xi'an, 710072, China; Corresponding author. School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.Center for X-mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310027, ChinaSuzhou Laboratory, Suzhou, 215123, ChinaSchool of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China; Institute of Extreme Mechanics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Impact Dynamics and its Engineering Application, Xi'an, 710072, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Impact Dynamics and its Engineering Application, Xi'an, 710072, China; National Key Laboratory of Strength and Structural Integrity, Xi'an, 710072, China; Corresponding author. School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China; Institute of Extreme Mechanics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Impact Dynamics and its Engineering Application, Xi'an, 710072, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Impact Dynamics and its Engineering Application, Xi'an, 710072, China; National Key Laboratory of Strength and Structural Integrity, Xi'an, 710072, ChinaAn ultra-high strain rate (104 s−1) dynamic plastic deformation treatment at liquid nitrogen temperature (LNT-DPD) followed by annealing is carried out to obtain dual heterogeneity of grain size and dislocation density in an equiatomic CrCoNi medium entropy alloy (MEA). Such extreme loading conditions resulted in extensive phase transformation in this MEA. Subsequent annealing at 650 °C for 1 h further induced reverse phase transformation and partial recrystallization, forming a complex heterogeneous microstructure characterized by nested trimodal grain sizes and partitioned dislocation density. A superior yield strength of ∼800 MPa and a good ductility of ∼40% were simultaneously achieved in this heterogeneous alloy. In order to reveal the effects of grain size and dislocation density distributions on the mechanical property improvements, the underlying deformation mechanisms were systematically discussed. High density of geometrically necessary dislocations (GNDs) would be induced in complex heterogeneous structures during tensile deformation due to strain gradients or partitioning between different regions, which would lead to additional strengthening and work hardening. These results provide a novel approach to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off dilemma for FCC-structured MEAs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424020842Medium entropy alloyPhase transformationHeterogeneous microstructureStrength-ductility synergy
spellingShingle Kun Jiang
Jianguo Li
Xi Chen
Bin Gan
Qingbo Dou
Tao Suo
Phase reversion mediated the dual heterogeneity of grain size and dislocation density in an equiatomic CrCoNi medium-entropy alloy
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Medium entropy alloy
Phase transformation
Heterogeneous microstructure
Strength-ductility synergy
title Phase reversion mediated the dual heterogeneity of grain size and dislocation density in an equiatomic CrCoNi medium-entropy alloy
title_full Phase reversion mediated the dual heterogeneity of grain size and dislocation density in an equiatomic CrCoNi medium-entropy alloy
title_fullStr Phase reversion mediated the dual heterogeneity of grain size and dislocation density in an equiatomic CrCoNi medium-entropy alloy
title_full_unstemmed Phase reversion mediated the dual heterogeneity of grain size and dislocation density in an equiatomic CrCoNi medium-entropy alloy
title_short Phase reversion mediated the dual heterogeneity of grain size and dislocation density in an equiatomic CrCoNi medium-entropy alloy
title_sort phase reversion mediated the dual heterogeneity of grain size and dislocation density in an equiatomic crconi medium entropy alloy
topic Medium entropy alloy
Phase transformation
Heterogeneous microstructure
Strength-ductility synergy
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424020842
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