High-temperature alloys: Recent advances from conventional alloys to complex concentrated systems

This study systematically reviews strengthening mechanisms and fabrication technologies of high-temperature alloys from conventional systems to complex concentrated alloys (CCAs). The dual-phase control in Ni/Co/Fe-based alloys and CCAs is shown to achieve performance enhancement through synergistic...

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Main Authors: Yanying Li, Hao Lv, Qian Yuan, Jun Tan, Zhongxue Feng, Zhaosong Chen, Jianwei Xu
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Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
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Hao Lv
Qian Yuan
Jun Tan
Zhongxue Feng
Zhaosong Chen
Jianwei Xu
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Jianwei Xu
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description This study systematically reviews strengthening mechanisms and fabrication technologies of high-temperature alloys from conventional systems to complex concentrated alloys (CCAs). The dual-phase control in Ni/Co/Fe-based alloys and CCAs is shown to achieve performance enhancement through synergistic solid-solution strengthening and precipitation strengthening. Advanced processing routes (including vacuum induction melting-electroslag remelting-vacuum arc remelting triple smelting, powder metallurgy, and laser additive manufacturing) are demonstrated to refine alloy purity, eliminate macro-segregation, and enable near-net shaping of complex components. Comparative analysis reveals that Ni/Co/Fe-based alloys maintain a yielding strength >500 MPa below 1000 °C, Mo-based alloys stabilize at 1000–1600 °C, W/Ta-based alloys retain structural integrity >1600 °C, while CCAs exhibit unprecedented ultimate tensile strength >1800 MPa across 25–1700 °C via multi-principal element interactions. To address hypersonic and deep-space extreme conditions, critical challenges are identified: extending second phase stability beyond 1200 °C, developing thermomechanical-oxidation coupled damage models, and implementing multiscale microstructure regulation. This work establishes a theoretical foundation for designing next-generation alloys with targeted performance under extreme service environments.
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spelling doaj-art-8bba9b47303d49b69a0120ff5fdac8fa2025-08-20T03:08:42ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542025-05-01363298331810.1016/j.jmrt.2025.04.027High-temperature alloys: Recent advances from conventional alloys to complex concentrated systemsYanying Li0Hao Lv1Qian Yuan2Jun Tan3Zhongxue Feng4Zhaosong Chen5Jianwei Xu6School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, ChinaCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, ChinaCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, ChinaCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China; Corresponding author.Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; Corresponding author.School of Physics and Electronic Science, Anshun University, Anshun, 561000, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, ChinaThis study systematically reviews strengthening mechanisms and fabrication technologies of high-temperature alloys from conventional systems to complex concentrated alloys (CCAs). The dual-phase control in Ni/Co/Fe-based alloys and CCAs is shown to achieve performance enhancement through synergistic solid-solution strengthening and precipitation strengthening. Advanced processing routes (including vacuum induction melting-electroslag remelting-vacuum arc remelting triple smelting, powder metallurgy, and laser additive manufacturing) are demonstrated to refine alloy purity, eliminate macro-segregation, and enable near-net shaping of complex components. Comparative analysis reveals that Ni/Co/Fe-based alloys maintain a yielding strength >500 MPa below 1000 °C, Mo-based alloys stabilize at 1000–1600 °C, W/Ta-based alloys retain structural integrity >1600 °C, while CCAs exhibit unprecedented ultimate tensile strength >1800 MPa across 25–1700 °C via multi-principal element interactions. To address hypersonic and deep-space extreme conditions, critical challenges are identified: extending second phase stability beyond 1200 °C, developing thermomechanical-oxidation coupled damage models, and implementing multiscale microstructure regulation. This work establishes a theoretical foundation for designing next-generation alloys with targeted performance under extreme service environments.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425008488High-temperature alloysSuperalloysStrengthening mechanismsPreparation techniquesAerospace applications
spellingShingle Yanying Li
Hao Lv
Qian Yuan
Jun Tan
Zhongxue Feng
Zhaosong Chen
Jianwei Xu
High-temperature alloys: Recent advances from conventional alloys to complex concentrated systems
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
High-temperature alloys
Superalloys
Strengthening mechanisms
Preparation techniques
Aerospace applications
title High-temperature alloys: Recent advances from conventional alloys to complex concentrated systems
title_full High-temperature alloys: Recent advances from conventional alloys to complex concentrated systems
title_fullStr High-temperature alloys: Recent advances from conventional alloys to complex concentrated systems
title_full_unstemmed High-temperature alloys: Recent advances from conventional alloys to complex concentrated systems
title_short High-temperature alloys: Recent advances from conventional alloys to complex concentrated systems
title_sort high temperature alloys recent advances from conventional alloys to complex concentrated systems
topic High-temperature alloys
Superalloys
Strengthening mechanisms
Preparation techniques
Aerospace applications
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425008488
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