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A comparative study on microstructure, nanomechanical and corrosion behaviors of AlCoCuFeNi high entropy alloys fabricated by selective laser melting and laser metal deposition

  • Yaojia Ren
  • , Hong Wu
  • , Bin Liu
  • , Yong Liu
  • , Sheng Guo
  • , Z. B. Jiao
  • , Ian Baker

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Abstract

The present study investigated the microstructure, nanomechanics, and corrosion behavior of AlCoCuFeNi high entropy alloys fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) and laser metal deposition (LMD). The microstructure of SLM-processed specimens was mainly composed of columnar-grained BCC matrix (∼90 µm in width) and Cu-rich twinned FCC phase. The columnar grains grew epitaxially along the building direction and exhibited a strong {001} texture. In comparison, a coarse columnar-grained BCC matrix (∼150 µm in width) with a stronger 〈001〉 texture, rod-like B2 precipitates, and large core-shell structured FCC phases were formed in the LMD-processed specimens due to the higher heat accumulation effect. Consequently, the LMD-processed specimens showed a lower hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, but higher creep resistance and reduced Young's modulus than the SLM-processed specimens. Hot cracks occurred in both types of specimens, which could not be completely suppressed due to Cu segregation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)221-230
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Materials Science and Technology
Volume131
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Dec 2022

Keywords

  • Corrosion
  • High entropy alloys
  • Laser metal deposition
  • Nanomechanics
  • Selective laser melting

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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