Effect of microstructure evolution on the mechanical and corrosion behavior of AlxCuCrTiV(x = 1.7, 2.7) high entropy alloy

This study investigates the effects of varying Al content on the microstructure, mechanical performance, and corrosion resistance of AlxCuCrTiV (x = 1.7, 2.7) high-entropy alloys (HEAs) prepared using vacuum arc melting. Advanced characterization techniques and testing methods were employed to eluci...

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Main Authors: Ke Liu, Zhaoyang Wang, Yue Zhang, Lizhong Su, Fang Wang, Sujun Wu, Huichen Yu
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Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
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author Ke Liu
Zhaoyang Wang
Yue Zhang
Lizhong Su
Fang Wang
Sujun Wu
Huichen Yu
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description This study investigates the effects of varying Al content on the microstructure, mechanical performance, and corrosion resistance of AlxCuCrTiV (x = 1.7, 2.7) high-entropy alloys (HEAs) prepared using vacuum arc melting. Advanced characterization techniques and testing methods were employed to elucidate the role of Al content in phase evolution, lattice distortion, and performance optimization. Results indicate that the alloys exhibit BCC + FCC + HCP structures, with Al addition enhancing lattice distortion and strengthening properties, while also promoting phase transitions. Increased Al content also improved corrosion resistance, reducing corrosion current density and increasing charge transfer resistance by suppressing Cu-rich phase segregation.
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spelling doaj-art-85bae2cc445a400cbae1529f8aa4eb2c2025-08-20T02:39:16ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542025-07-01374314432510.1016/j.jmrt.2025.07.088Effect of microstructure evolution on the mechanical and corrosion behavior of AlxCuCrTiV(x = 1.7, 2.7) high entropy alloyKe Liu0Zhaoyang Wang1Yue Zhang2Lizhong Su3Fang Wang4Sujun Wu5Huichen Yu6School of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China; Shanxi Technology Innovation Center of Flange Basic Component Forming, Taiyuan, 030024, ChinaPowder Metallurgy Institute of Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, ChinaScience and Technology on Advanced High Temperature Structural Materials Laboratory, AECC Key Laboratory of Aeronautical Materials Testing and Evaluation, Beijing Key Laboratory of Aeronautical Materials Testing and Evaluation, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, Beijing, 100095, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China; Shanxi Technology Innovation Center of Flange Basic Component Forming, Taiyuan, 030024, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China; Corresponding author.Science and Technology on Advanced High Temperature Structural Materials Laboratory, AECC Key Laboratory of Aeronautical Materials Testing and Evaluation, Beijing Key Laboratory of Aeronautical Materials Testing and Evaluation, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, Beijing, 100095, China; Corresponding author.This study investigates the effects of varying Al content on the microstructure, mechanical performance, and corrosion resistance of AlxCuCrTiV (x = 1.7, 2.7) high-entropy alloys (HEAs) prepared using vacuum arc melting. Advanced characterization techniques and testing methods were employed to elucidate the role of Al content in phase evolution, lattice distortion, and performance optimization. Results indicate that the alloys exhibit BCC + FCC + HCP structures, with Al addition enhancing lattice distortion and strengthening properties, while also promoting phase transitions. Increased Al content also improved corrosion resistance, reducing corrosion current density and increasing charge transfer resistance by suppressing Cu-rich phase segregation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425017466High-entropy alloyMulti-phase structureMicrostructureMechanical propertiesCorrosion resistance
spellingShingle Ke Liu
Zhaoyang Wang
Yue Zhang
Lizhong Su
Fang Wang
Sujun Wu
Huichen Yu
Effect of microstructure evolution on the mechanical and corrosion behavior of AlxCuCrTiV(x = 1.7, 2.7) high entropy alloy
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
High-entropy alloy
Multi-phase structure
Microstructure
Mechanical properties
Corrosion resistance
title Effect of microstructure evolution on the mechanical and corrosion behavior of AlxCuCrTiV(x = 1.7, 2.7) high entropy alloy
title_full Effect of microstructure evolution on the mechanical and corrosion behavior of AlxCuCrTiV(x = 1.7, 2.7) high entropy alloy
title_fullStr Effect of microstructure evolution on the mechanical and corrosion behavior of AlxCuCrTiV(x = 1.7, 2.7) high entropy alloy
title_full_unstemmed Effect of microstructure evolution on the mechanical and corrosion behavior of AlxCuCrTiV(x = 1.7, 2.7) high entropy alloy
title_short Effect of microstructure evolution on the mechanical and corrosion behavior of AlxCuCrTiV(x = 1.7, 2.7) high entropy alloy
title_sort effect of microstructure evolution on the mechanical and corrosion behavior of alxcucrtiv x 1 7 2 7 high entropy alloy
topic High-entropy alloy
Multi-phase structure
Microstructure
Mechanical properties
Corrosion resistance
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425017466
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