Abstract

In this study, the effects of composition and phase constitution on the mechanical properties and magnetic performance of AlCoCuFeNix (x = 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 in molar ratio) high entropy alloys (HEAs) were investigated. The results show that Ni element could lead to the evolution from face centered cubic (FCC), body centered cubic (BCC) and ordered BCC coexisting phase structure to a single FCC phase. The change of phase constitution enhances the plasticity but reduces the hardness and strength. One of the interesting points is the excellent soft magnetic properties of AlCoCuFeNix HEAs. Soft magnetic performance is dependent on composition and phase transition. AlCoCuFeNi1.5 alloy, achieving a better balance of mechanical and magnetic properties, could be applied as structure materials and soft magnetic materials (SMMs). High Curie temperature (>900 K) and strong phase stability below 1350 K of AlCoCuFeNi0.5 alloy confirm its practicability in a high-temperature environment. Atomic size difference (δ) is utilized as the critical parameter to explain the lattice strain and phase transformation induced by Ni addition.

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