Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of CrVNiAlCu high-entropy alloy

This study employs X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, electrochemical workstations, and hardness testers to evaluate the impact of annealing temperatures (600, 700, and 800°C) on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of the CrVNiAlCu high-entropy alloy. Findings demonstrate that...

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Main Authors: Bai Shijie, Xiao Yifeng, Wu Liang, Zhang Qiankun
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Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2025-02-01
Series:High Temperature Materials and Processes
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/htmp-2024-0045
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author Bai Shijie
Xiao Yifeng
Wu Liang
Zhang Qiankun
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description This study employs X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, electrochemical workstations, and hardness testers to evaluate the impact of annealing temperatures (600, 700, and 800°C) on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of the CrVNiAlCu high-entropy alloy. Findings demonstrate that the as-cast alloy is composed of copper-rich FCC and chromium-rich BCC phases. With increasing annealing temperatures, the alloy’s crystals transform into dendritic structures, accompanied by the precipitation of new phases. The as-cast alloy displays a peak hardness of 674 HV, which significantly reduces after annealing. Moreover, annealing treatment reduces lattice distortion and element segregation in the alloy, thereby improving the corrosion resistance of the alloy. Importantly, the alloy attains its highest corrosion resistance after annealing at 800°C.
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spelling doaj-art-975722ecd5fa45779d1e88c12a8c778c2025-08-20T02:45:04ZengDe GruyterHigh Temperature Materials and Processes2191-03242025-02-01441pp. 29930310.1515/htmp-2024-0045Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of CrVNiAlCu high-entropy alloyBai Shijie0Xiao Yifeng1Wu Liang2Zhang Qiankun3School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P.R. ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P.R. ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P.R. ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P.R. ChinaThis study employs X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, electrochemical workstations, and hardness testers to evaluate the impact of annealing temperatures (600, 700, and 800°C) on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of the CrVNiAlCu high-entropy alloy. Findings demonstrate that the as-cast alloy is composed of copper-rich FCC and chromium-rich BCC phases. With increasing annealing temperatures, the alloy’s crystals transform into dendritic structures, accompanied by the precipitation of new phases. The as-cast alloy displays a peak hardness of 674 HV, which significantly reduces after annealing. Moreover, annealing treatment reduces lattice distortion and element segregation in the alloy, thereby improving the corrosion resistance of the alloy. Importantly, the alloy attains its highest corrosion resistance after annealing at 800°C.https://doi.org/10.1515/htmp-2024-0045high-entropy alloyheat treatmentmicrostructurecorrosion resistance
spellingShingle Bai Shijie
Xiao Yifeng
Wu Liang
Zhang Qiankun
Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of CrVNiAlCu high-entropy alloy
High Temperature Materials and Processes
high-entropy alloy
heat treatment
microstructure
corrosion resistance
title Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of CrVNiAlCu high-entropy alloy
title_full Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of CrVNiAlCu high-entropy alloy
title_fullStr Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of CrVNiAlCu high-entropy alloy
title_full_unstemmed Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of CrVNiAlCu high-entropy alloy
title_short Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of CrVNiAlCu high-entropy alloy
title_sort effects of heat treatment on microstructure and properties of crvnialcu high entropy alloy
topic high-entropy alloy
heat treatment
microstructure
corrosion resistance
url https://doi.org/10.1515/htmp-2024-0045
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