Microstructure and mechanical properties of Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr refractory high-entropy alloys fabricated by laser directed energy deposition

The laser-directed energy deposition (LDED) additive manufacturing of Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) offers a pathway to achieving superior mechanical properties through microstructural control. This study systematically investigates the influence of laser power and scanning s...

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Main Authors: Xiaoxiao Wang, Bo Yao, Yunquan Li, Yichen Xu, Yuye Wu, Qianyong Zhu, Shiteng Zhao, Mingxi Li, Ruixiao Zheng, Keyu Yan, Menghan Zhang, Hao Yin, Long Cheng, Guang-Hong Lu, Haotian Zhang, Haichen Wu, Xin Lin, Jingmin Wang, Chengbao Jiang
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author Xiaoxiao Wang
Bo Yao
Yunquan Li
Yichen Xu
Yuye Wu
Qianyong Zhu
Shiteng Zhao
Mingxi Li
Ruixiao Zheng
Keyu Yan
Menghan Zhang
Hao Yin
Long Cheng
Guang-Hong Lu
Haotian Zhang
Haichen Wu
Xin Lin
Jingmin Wang
Chengbao Jiang
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Bo Yao
Yunquan Li
Yichen Xu
Yuye Wu
Qianyong Zhu
Shiteng Zhao
Mingxi Li
Ruixiao Zheng
Keyu Yan
Menghan Zhang
Hao Yin
Long Cheng
Guang-Hong Lu
Haotian Zhang
Haichen Wu
Xin Lin
Jingmin Wang
Chengbao Jiang
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description The laser-directed energy deposition (LDED) additive manufacturing of Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) offers a pathway to achieving superior mechanical properties through microstructural control. This study systematically investigates the influence of laser power and scanning speed on grain size evolution, ranging from 38 μm to 143 μm, and correlates these variations with mechanical performance. Finite element (FE) modeling elucidates the thermal field distribution and its role in grain refinement. The findings reveal a strong interplay between microstructural morphology and mechanical properties, with the finest grain size (38 μm) exhibiting an optimal synergy of high yield strength (1123 MPa) and fracture elongation (12.0 %). Cellular structures enhance strength and ductility by restricting dislocation motion, whereas dendritic structures induce strain localization, leading to premature failure. In contrast, equiaxed microstructures homogenize deformation, improving ductility at the expense of strength. These insights establish a framework for optimizing LDED process parameters to tailor the microstructure and mechanical properties of high-performance RHEAs.
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spelling doaj-art-8579765c835d465896e7b4b18a5923572025-08-20T01:51:48ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542025-05-01368136814510.1016/j.jmrt.2025.04.333Microstructure and mechanical properties of Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr refractory high-entropy alloys fabricated by laser directed energy depositionXiaoxiao Wang0Bo Yao1Yunquan Li2Yichen Xu3Yuye Wu4Qianyong Zhu5Shiteng Zhao6Mingxi Li7Ruixiao Zheng8Keyu Yan9Menghan Zhang10Hao Yin11Long Cheng12Guang-Hong Lu13Haotian Zhang14Haichen Wu15Xin Lin16Jingmin Wang17Chengbao Jiang18Key Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaState Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR China; Corresponding author.Key Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR China; Corresponding author.Key Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaSchool of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaSchool of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaSchool of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaAnalytical Center, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, PR ChinaState Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, PR China; Corresponding author.Key Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR ChinaThe laser-directed energy deposition (LDED) additive manufacturing of Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) offers a pathway to achieving superior mechanical properties through microstructural control. This study systematically investigates the influence of laser power and scanning speed on grain size evolution, ranging from 38 μm to 143 μm, and correlates these variations with mechanical performance. Finite element (FE) modeling elucidates the thermal field distribution and its role in grain refinement. The findings reveal a strong interplay between microstructural morphology and mechanical properties, with the finest grain size (38 μm) exhibiting an optimal synergy of high yield strength (1123 MPa) and fracture elongation (12.0 %). Cellular structures enhance strength and ductility by restricting dislocation motion, whereas dendritic structures induce strain localization, leading to premature failure. In contrast, equiaxed microstructures homogenize deformation, improving ductility at the expense of strength. These insights establish a framework for optimizing LDED process parameters to tailor the microstructure and mechanical properties of high-performance RHEAs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425011974Laser-directed energy depositionHf-Nb-Ta-Ti-ZrMicrostructureMechanical property
spellingShingle Xiaoxiao Wang
Bo Yao
Yunquan Li
Yichen Xu
Yuye Wu
Qianyong Zhu
Shiteng Zhao
Mingxi Li
Ruixiao Zheng
Keyu Yan
Menghan Zhang
Hao Yin
Long Cheng
Guang-Hong Lu
Haotian Zhang
Haichen Wu
Xin Lin
Jingmin Wang
Chengbao Jiang
Microstructure and mechanical properties of Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr refractory high-entropy alloys fabricated by laser directed energy deposition
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Laser-directed energy deposition
Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr
Microstructure
Mechanical property
title Microstructure and mechanical properties of Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr refractory high-entropy alloys fabricated by laser directed energy deposition
title_full Microstructure and mechanical properties of Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr refractory high-entropy alloys fabricated by laser directed energy deposition
title_fullStr Microstructure and mechanical properties of Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr refractory high-entropy alloys fabricated by laser directed energy deposition
title_full_unstemmed Microstructure and mechanical properties of Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr refractory high-entropy alloys fabricated by laser directed energy deposition
title_short Microstructure and mechanical properties of Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr refractory high-entropy alloys fabricated by laser directed energy deposition
title_sort microstructure and mechanical properties of hf nb ta ti zr refractory high entropy alloys fabricated by laser directed energy deposition
topic Laser-directed energy deposition
Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr
Microstructure
Mechanical property
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425011974
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