TY - JOUR
T1 - Influence of high-strain-rate compression and subsequent heat treatment on (TiNbZr)89(AlTa)11 refractory high-entropy alloys
T2 - Dynamic-mechanical behavior and microstructural changes
AU - Khan, Muhammad Abubaker
AU - Brechtl, Jamieson
AU - Hamza, Muhammad
AU - Feng, Chuangshi
AU - Mansoor, Adil
AU - Jabar, Bushra
AU - Liaw, Peter K.
AU - Afifi, Mohamed A.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Authors
PY - 2024/7
Y1 - 2024/7
N2 - This study explored the dynamic-mechanical behavior of a novel low-density (TiNbZr)89(AlTa)11 refractory high-entropy alloy (RHEA) across strain rates ranging from 1.0 × 103 to 3.5 × 103 s−1. A significant increase in the yield and ultimate compressive strengths with rising strain rates up to 3.0 × 103 s−1 was observed and attributed to enhanced dislocation activities and stress-induced microstructural transformations. The formation of the B2 phase and Zr5Al3 precipitates was found to be crucial in bolstering the alloy strength at high strain rates. Beyond strain rates of 3.0 × 103 s−1, a decrease in strength occurred due to thermal softening and strain localization. Microstructural analyses at 3.5 × 103 s−1 revealed grain refinement, the development of micro shear bands, and dislocation tangles, which were indicative of dynamic recrystallization. Besides, the findings also revealed that the post-dynamic compression heat treatment further enhanced the hardness and microstructural stability of the alloy. These results highlight the potential of the (TiNbZr)89(AlTa)11 RHEA for applications requiring materials with high strength-to-weight ratios, particularly in dynamically loaded environments. It is expected that the results of this study will further advance our fundamental understanding of the behavior of RHEAs under extreme conditions, thereby opening new avenues for material innovation.
AB - This study explored the dynamic-mechanical behavior of a novel low-density (TiNbZr)89(AlTa)11 refractory high-entropy alloy (RHEA) across strain rates ranging from 1.0 × 103 to 3.5 × 103 s−1. A significant increase in the yield and ultimate compressive strengths with rising strain rates up to 3.0 × 103 s−1 was observed and attributed to enhanced dislocation activities and stress-induced microstructural transformations. The formation of the B2 phase and Zr5Al3 precipitates was found to be crucial in bolstering the alloy strength at high strain rates. Beyond strain rates of 3.0 × 103 s−1, a decrease in strength occurred due to thermal softening and strain localization. Microstructural analyses at 3.5 × 103 s−1 revealed grain refinement, the development of micro shear bands, and dislocation tangles, which were indicative of dynamic recrystallization. Besides, the findings also revealed that the post-dynamic compression heat treatment further enhanced the hardness and microstructural stability of the alloy. These results highlight the potential of the (TiNbZr)89(AlTa)11 RHEA for applications requiring materials with high strength-to-weight ratios, particularly in dynamically loaded environments. It is expected that the results of this study will further advance our fundamental understanding of the behavior of RHEAs under extreme conditions, thereby opening new avenues for material innovation.
KW - Dynamic mechanical properties
KW - Microstructural evolution
KW - Refractory high-entropy alloy
KW - Strain-rate-sensitivity
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U2 - 10.1016/j.matdes.2024.113062
DO - 10.1016/j.matdes.2024.113062
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85195369434
SN - 0264-1275
VL - 243
JO - Materials and Design
JF - Materials and Design
M1 - 113062
ER -