Abstract

High entropy alloys (HEAs) are potential next-generation structural materials, yet accurate prediction of phase stability remains a challenge. We study two equimolar refractory high entropy alloys, NbMoTaTi–X (X = W, V). Ab initio calculations are performed to determine the vacancy exchange potential in both alloys. Results and experimental confirmation indicate that a zero/low vacancy exchange potential predicts phase instability in NbMoTaTiW, while elemental trends of the same predict segregation in single phase NbMoTaTiV. If these results hold true across other systems, vacancy exchange potential can serve as a rapid predictor of stability in the vast HEA compositional space.

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