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Published on: June 7, 2018
Phase separation in equiatomic AlCoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy
1Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Institute of Applied Materials, D-14109 Berlin, Germany.
Abstract:
The microstructure of the as-cast AlCoCrFeNi high entropy alloy has been investigated by transmission electron microscopy and atom probe tomography. The alloy shows a very pronounced microstructure with clearly distinguishable dendrites and interdendrites. In both regions a separation into an Al-Ni rich matrix and Cr-Fe-rich precipitates can be observed. Moreover, fluctuations of single elements within the Cr-Fe rich phase have been singled out by three dimensional atom probe measurements. The results of investigations are discussed in terms of spinodal decomposition of the alloying elements inside the Cr-Fe-rich precipitates.
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