IntermetallicsPub Date : 2024-10-23DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108540
Tiago A. Rodrigues , A. Malfeito , Francisco Werley Cipriano Farias , V. Duarte , João Lopes , João da Cruz Payão Filho , Julian A. Avila , N. Schell , Telmo G. Santos , J.P. Oliveira
{"title":"Grain refinement of Inconel 625 during wire-based directed energy deposition additive manufacturing by in-situ added TiB2 particles: Process development, microstructure evolution and mechanical characterization","authors":"Tiago A. Rodrigues , A. Malfeito , Francisco Werley Cipriano Farias , V. Duarte , João Lopes , João da Cruz Payão Filho , Julian A. Avila , N. Schell , Telmo G. Santos , J.P. Oliveira","doi":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108540","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108540","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, a novel method for enhancing the quality of components fabricated by wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) was developed. This approach employs an innovative mechanism featuring an actuator that dispenses a solution containing refinement particles (TiB<sub>2</sub> inoculants), in conjunction with a soldering flux that vaporizes prior to reaching the electric arc. This leaves the particles to adhere to the welding wire or be carried by the shielding gas. By implementing this device, TiB<sub>2</sub> particles were successfully incorporated into the molten pool during the WAAM process of Inconel 625 at levels of 0.31 and 0.56 wt%. Microstructural analysis reveals a significant reduction in the size of interdendritic segregation regions when TiB<sub>2</sub> particles are introduced. Electron backscatter diffraction analysis further reveals the transformation of columnar grains into equiaxed grains. The average grain area decreased from 1823 μm<sup>2</sup> in the as-built sample to 583 μm<sup>2</sup> in the sample with a TiB<sub>2</sub> content of 0.56 wt%. In addition, an improvement in the Inconel 625 fabricated by WAAM mechanical strength was observed due to the use of TiB<sub>2</sub> inoculants, which was primarily attributed to the effect of the grain size refinement.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":331,"journal":{"name":"Intermetallics","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 108540"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142532059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mechanical behavior of powdered iron aluminide Fe – 28Al manufactured by direct powder forging","authors":"Oleksandr Tolochyn, Oleksandra Tolochyna, Gennadii Bagliuk, Yan Yevych, Vitalii Danylenko, Yury Podrezov","doi":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108537","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108537","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the impact of direct powder forging of powders on the composition, structure, and mechanical properties of iron aluminide Fe–28 at. % Al. During the synthesis and forging of Fe<sub>3</sub>Al powders, a homogeneous A2 phase is formed at a temperature of 1100 °C. Porosity after forging is 2–2.5 %. Residual pores are predominantly planar in shape and are located at the boundaries of the powder particles. Annealing at 1300 °C improves the quality of interparticle boundaries and all samples exhibit transcrystalline fracture mechanism. Samples forged at 1100 °C and annealed at 1300 °C show maximum strength σ<sub>bend</sub> = 1050 MPa and fracture toughness K<sub>1c</sub> = 32.3 MPa·m<sup>1/2</sup>. The yield strength demonstrates anomalous temperature sensitivity with a maximum of 400 °C and at 500 °C. Samples tested at 600 °C show a decrease in yield strength, but a high enough yield point σ<sub>y</sub> ∼400 MPa and a high strengthening rate are very important for high-temperature creep resistance. In creep experiments at a load of 120 MPa at 600 °C, the strain rate varies in the range of 10<sup>−7</sup>–10<sup>−6</sup> s<sup>−1</sup>, the value of the rate sensitivity n ≈ 4. The main mechanism of creep is dislocation glide.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":331,"journal":{"name":"Intermetallics","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 108537"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142532058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Cr on nano-indentation Young's modulus and hardness of the β-Ti phase in equilibrium with α2-Ti3Al and γ-TiAl phases in Ti-Al-Cr alloys","authors":"Yotaro Okada, Sota Taniguchi , Ryosuke Yamagata , Hirotoyo Nakashima , Satoru Kobayashi, Masao Takeyama","doi":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108543","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108543","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Young's modulus and hardness of the constituent phases of β-Ti (bcc or B2), in equilibrium with α<sub>2</sub>-Ti<sub>3</sub>Al (D0<sub>19</sub>) and γ-TiAl (L1<sub>0</sub>) phases in Ti-Al-Cr ternary alloys were quantitatively evaluated in terms of the chemical composition analysis and nano-indentation method, in order to identify the Cr concentration dependence on the mechanical properties of the β phase. An alloy with a nominal composition of Ti-43Al-3Cr (at.%) decomposes into the three phases of β, α<sub>2</sub>, and γ by equilibrium heat treatment at 1373 K, with chemical composition of Ti-37.2Al-5.2Cr, Ti-38.9Al-2.2Cr, and Ti-47.4Al-1.4Cr, respectively. The β phase shows a Young's modulus of 141 ± 5 GPa, smaller and less orientation dependent than the other two phases of α<sub>2</sub> (174 ± 9 GPa) and γ phases (164 ± 15 GPa). In contrast, the β phase has a hardness of 5.9 ± 0.3 GPa, slightly softer than the α<sub>2</sub> phase (6.4 ± 0.8 GPa) but much harder than the γ phase (3.7 ± 0.6 GPa). The alloys Ti-44Al-4Cr and Ti-45Al-6Cr consist of two phases of β and γ phases, and the chemical composition of the β phase in these two alloys is Ti-36.5 Al-8.5 Cr and Ti-36.3 Al-13.9 Cr, respectively, with nearly the same Al concentration. The Young's modulus and hardness of the β phase with the latter composition become 158 GPa and 6.7 GPa, respectively, with increasing Cr content. These results found that the effect of solid solution Cr on the Young's modulus for β phase is relatively weak, and that on the hardness is strong, in comparison with that for the other two phases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":331,"journal":{"name":"Intermetallics","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 108543"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142532053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
IntermetallicsPub Date : 2024-10-21DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108542
Yating Lin , Jinrong Wang , Lihao Hu , Lu Zhang , Rui Zhang , Jianxin Yu , Baolin Wu
{"title":"Improving strength-ductility balance of a brittle Al-doped FeCrNi multi-principal element alloy by introducing a heterostructure with hard phase enveloping soft phase","authors":"Yating Lin , Jinrong Wang , Lihao Hu , Lu Zhang , Rui Zhang , Jianxin Yu , Baolin Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108542","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108542","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the present work, a heterostructure was created in a brittle Al-doped FeCrNi multi-principal element alloy via thermomechanical treatment. This heterostructure consists of a hard phase surrounding a soft phase, with the soft defect-free face-centered cubic (FCC) phase formed through phase transformation evenly distributed within the hard body-centered cubic (BCC) matrix. This unique heterostructure promotes more uniform deformation, thereby enhancing the deformability of the original hard BCC matrix. As a result, the elongation was increased from 2.4 % to 17 %, while the ultimate tensile strength was just decreased from 1076 MPa to 1021 MPa. The maintenance of strength is primarily attributed to the hetero-deformation-induced (HDI) strengthening effect provided by this distinctive heterostructure. Overall, this special heterostructure formed through phase transformation opens up new possibilities for developing alloys with both high strength and ductility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":331,"journal":{"name":"Intermetallics","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 108542"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142532052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
IntermetallicsPub Date : 2024-10-19DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108514
Qiyuan Yu , Yu Zhang , Ziyuan Jia , Lujun Huang , Lin Geng , Liqun Li
{"title":"Laser welding of dissimilar TiAl/Ti6-Al-4V materials: Effects of rapid in-situ laser pre-heating on microstructure and mechanical properties of the welding joint","authors":"Qiyuan Yu , Yu Zhang , Ziyuan Jia , Lujun Huang , Lin Geng , Liqun Li","doi":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108514","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108514","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>TiAl alloy has broad application prospects in the aerospace field. In practical working environments, connecting with other materials is considered an important means of fully utilizing their excellent properties. This study employed a laser in-situ pre-scanning method to preheat the weld seam, achieving the connection between TiAl alloy and Ti-6Al-4V. On this basis, the microstructural evolution of the fusion zone (FZ), fusion line (FL), and heat-affected zone (HAZ) of the welded joint was analyzed in detail. By comparing with traditional welding processes, the effects of laser in-situ preheating on the microstructure and properties of the welded joints were studied. The results showed that the FZ area consists of α<sub>2</sub> and martensitic α-Ti, while the FL on the TiAl side features a transition layer of β/B2 phases, providing plasticity and toughness to the welded joint. The in-situ scanning method reduced the cracks generated during welding, resulting in a more uniform distribution of the transition layer. The obtained FZ exhibited higher microhardness. The room temperature tensile strength of the welded joint reached 650 MPa. As the temperature increased, at 400 °C, the tensile strength and elongation reached 571 MPa and 3 %, respectively, significantly higher than the 450 MPa and 1.5 % achieved by conventional welding at the same temperature. When the temperature further increased to 500 °C and 600 °C, Ti-6Al-4V experienced significant softening, becoming the weak point of the welded joint.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":331,"journal":{"name":"Intermetallics","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 108514"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142532051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
IntermetallicsPub Date : 2024-10-19DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108534
Jingyu Qiao , Xingchao Mao , Lulin Xie , Shichen Xie , King-Ning Tu , Yingxia Liu
{"title":"Quaternary low melting point Sn-Bi-in-xGa solder with improved mechanical performance for advanced electronic packaging","authors":"Jingyu Qiao , Xingchao Mao , Lulin Xie , Shichen Xie , King-Ning Tu , Yingxia Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108534","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108534","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Managing thermal stress is important for ensuring the yield of chip integration and packaging. The development of appropriate low melting point solders has become the key to mitigating thermal stress during the assembling, which aligns well with the demands of next-generation interconnection technologies. In this study, we developed a quaternary low melting point solder based on Sn-Bi-In-xGa (x = 0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, wt%). The addition of Ga not only lowers the solder's melting point but also enhances its wettability. We also studied how the increase of Ga in the solder alloy influences the microstructure and shear test failure mechanism during aging. Upon subjecting solder joints to a 10-min reflow process at 100 °C with Cu substrates, two distinct types of intermetallic compound (IMC) were observed: Cu<sub>6</sub>(Sn, In)<sub>5</sub> when Ga content was ≤0.1 wt% and γ<sub>3</sub>-Cu<sub>9</sub>Ga<sub>4</sub> when Ga content was ≥0.3 wt%. The stable property of γ<sub>3</sub>-Cu<sub>9</sub>Ga<sub>4</sub> IMC ensures the mechanical stability of the joints during aging. Therefore, the addition of an appropriate amount of Ga (0.3 wt%) can improve the mechanical performance of solder joints during aging. These findings offer valuable insights for the development of high-performance low-melting-point solders in microelectronics, shedding light on the mechanisms underlying the influence of Ga content on solder microstructures and mechanical reliability during thermal aging.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":331,"journal":{"name":"Intermetallics","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 108534"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142532050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
IntermetallicsPub Date : 2024-10-19DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108535
Yang Gao , Yangchuan Cai , Yan Cui , Yanan Yan , Kai Wang
{"title":"Design of novel structural eutectic high entropy alloys (EHEAs) containing high-temperature resistant alloying elements","authors":"Yang Gao , Yangchuan Cai , Yan Cui , Yanan Yan , Kai Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108535","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108535","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article employs the “Simple Mixing Enthalpy Method” to add high-temperature alloying elements Mo/V and Nb to the Fe-Co-Cr-Ni-based alloy system, and utilizes a model of the relationship between elements and phase structures. Finally, EHEAs are successfully designed with the help of phase diagrams, namely FeCoNi2.0Cr1.2Mo0.2Nb0.63 (Mo<sub>0.2</sub>Nb<sub>0.63</sub>) and FeCoNi2.0Cr1.2V0.2Nb0.68 (V<sub>0.2</sub>Nb<sub>0.68</sub>). In EHEAs, a typical fully eutectic microstructure is observed, consisting of alternating FCC (face-centered cubic) and HCP (hexagonal close-packed) phases. Evaluation of mechanical performance indicators reveals that nano-hardness and elastic modulus increase from the FCC phase to the HCP phase, while the hardness and elastic modulus of the eutectic phase originate from modulation of these two phases. Meanwhile, the microhardness of both alloy systems increases linearly with increasing Nb content. In addition, EHEAs exhibit high strength and ductility but with differences attributed to the significant influence of Mo and V elements on eutectic phase spacing and phase size. Different phase interface types and strain gradients during deformation affect the mechanical properties. This study tests the high-temperature compression performance and fracture morphology of novel high-entropy alloys, paving the way for subsequent research on high-temperature performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":331,"journal":{"name":"Intermetallics","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 108535"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142531946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
IntermetallicsPub Date : 2024-10-19DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108524
Elham Bakhshizade , Mehdi Khodaei , Ashkan Zolriasatein , Ali Shokuhfar
{"title":"Enhanced mechanical and wear properties of novel AlMgB14 intermetallic reinforced aluminum matrix nanocomposite","authors":"Elham Bakhshizade , Mehdi Khodaei , Ashkan Zolriasatein , Ali Shokuhfar","doi":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108524","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108524","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aluminum matrix composites are the most promising materials in various industries, such as automobiles and aerospace. However, their usage may be limited due to their low strength and low wear resistance in some functional applications. In this study, a novel aluminum matrix nanocomposite with desirable strength and tribological properties was synthesized by mechanical milling and hot-pressing. AlMgB<sub>14</sub> (called BAM) intermetallic with an average particle size of 32 nm was employed as the reinforcement (with different amounts of 0, 1, 3, and 5 wt%) in the aluminum matrix for the first time, aiming to improve the strength and wear resistance. The specimens were characterized by X-ray diffractometer (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), energy dispersive spectrum (EDS), hardness, compressive strength, and dry sliding testing. The results demonstrated that by increasing the BAM percentage, a significant enhancement in the mechanical properties and wear resistance of the aluminum matrix is achieved. The nanocomposite sample, which contains 5 wt% BAM nanoparticles exhibited a remarkable enhancement in microhardness (a 124 % improvement), yield strength (a 168 % increase), and ultimate strength (a 149 % increase) compared to the unreinforced aluminum sample. Furthermore, this sample demonstrated the best wear performance, with a 65 % reduction in coefficient of friction and an 82 % reduction in wear rate. The advancement in wear assessment can be attributed to the development of a mechanically milled layer (MML) on the surface subjected to wear. The findings highlight the suitability of the BAM intermetallic compound for enhancing the comprehensive properties of composites, particularly aluminum matrix composites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":331,"journal":{"name":"Intermetallics","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 108524"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142531945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
IntermetallicsPub Date : 2024-10-18DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108531
X.Y. Chen , Y. Liu , H. Zhang , S.K. Gong , Y.L. Pei , S.S. Li
{"title":"Effect of Co distribution on the oxidation behavior of aluminide coatings in Mo-rich Ni-based single-crystal superalloy","authors":"X.Y. Chen , Y. Liu , H. Zhang , S.K. Gong , Y.L. Pei , S.S. Li","doi":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108531","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108531","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Three Co-modified coatings with different Co content distribution were prepared by electroless plating and vapor phase aluminizing (VPA) technique on Mo-rich Ni-based single-crystal superalloy. These coatings were subsequently subjected to prolonged static oxidation tests at 1000 °C for a duration of 500 h to reveal their oxidation behavior. The findings of this study indicated that the incorporation of Co within the coatings impeded the diffusion of Al and Mo within the infiltration layer and results in a slight decrease in the oxidation resistance of the coatings during the oxidation at 1000 °C. Additionally, Co accelerated the θ-to-α Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> phase transformation at the initial oxidation stage. A comprehensive analysis was conducted to elucidate the oxidation kinetics and the underlying mechanisms associated with the diffusion behavior of the aluminide coatings in the presence of varying Co concentrations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":331,"journal":{"name":"Intermetallics","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 108531"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142446590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
IntermetallicsPub Date : 2024-10-17DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108530
Shuai Li , Xiaotong Hou , Xin Liu , Zhongying Liu , Xingxing Wang , Tingting Wu , Yanchao Bai , Wei Zhao
{"title":"Microstructure and mechanical properties of electron beam welding of AlCoCrFeNi2.1 eutectic high entropy alloy","authors":"Shuai Li , Xiaotong Hou , Xin Liu , Zhongying Liu , Xingxing Wang , Tingting Wu , Yanchao Bai , Wei Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108530","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108530","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The dual-phase interleaved lamellar structure of the AlCoCrFeNi<sub>2.1</sub> eutectic high entropy alloy (EHEA) endows it with high strength, excellent plasticity and radiation resistance, thereby offering considerable potential as a structural material. Electron beam welding (EBW) is employed to fabricate homogenous welded joints of the heat-treated AlCoCrFeNi<sub>2.1</sub> EHEA. The experimental results indicate that the rapid cooling rate associated with EBW inhibits the diffusion of metal atoms and enhances the nucleation rate, thereby promoting the formation of a finer microstructure in the fusion zone (FZ). This markedly improves the mechanical properties of the welded joints, with the ultimate tensile strength of the welded joints exceeding that of the base material (BM). At a welding heat input of 123.5 J/mm, the ultimate tensile strength of the joint reaches a maximum of 990.3 MPa, resulting in a peak joint efficiency of 106.1 %. In comparison to the BM, the microhardness of the heat-affected zone (HAZ) exhibits a decrease of between 9.4 % and 11.4 %, while the microhardness of the FZ demonstrates an increase of between 10.0 % and 13.0 %. This study demonstrates the feasibility of employing EBW for the AlCoCrFeNi<sub>2.1</sub> EHEA, providing valuable insights for advancing its practical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":331,"journal":{"name":"Intermetallics","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 108530"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142446589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}