Abstract
Abstract Multi-component high entropy alloys (HEAs) are observed to form simple solid solutions in contrary to general perception that complex compounds may form in such multi-component equi-atomic alloys. In the present study, alloying behavior was investigated using XRD in AlCoCrCuFe and NiCoCrCuFe equi-atomic high entropy alloys synthesized by mechanical alloying (MA) and spark plasma sintering (SPS). Simple FCC and BCC phases evolved after MA, while Cu-rich FCC and sigma (σ) phases evolved along with FCC and BCC phases after SPS. Further, NiCoCuFe, NiCoCrFe and NiCoFe equi-atomic alloys were investigated to confirm the formation of Cu-rich FCC, and σ phases. The hardness was observed to be 770 ± 10 HV for AlCoCrCuFe and 400 ± 10 HV for NiCoCrCuFe. Phase evolution after MA and SPS indicate that configurational entropy is not sufficient enough to suppress the formation of Cu-rich FCC, and σ phases, and enthalpy of mixing appears to play an important role in determining the phase formation in high entropy alloys after sintering.
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