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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Metallurgy
  • Solid State Physics

Background:

  • Eutectic multi-principal element alloys (EMPEAs) are promising for structural applications due to their strength-ductility balance.
  • Conventional EMPEA microstructures feature straight rod-like or lamellar phases, potentially limiting mechanical property improvements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if altering the conventional straight morphology to a kinked structure can enhance EMPEA mechanical properties.
  • To explore new eutectic microstructures and their impact on alloy performance.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of an (AlCrFe2)65Ni35 EMPEA with a kinked vermicular eutectic microstructure.
  • Characterization of the mechanical properties of the novel microstructure.
  • Phase-field simulations to understand microstructure formation mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Successfully synthesized an EMPEA with an unprecedented kinked vermicular eutectic microstructure.
  • The kinked microstructure demonstrated superior strength-ductility synergy compared to coarse-grained and straight-morphology EMPEAs.
  • Phase-field simulations identified the lack of crystallographic locking due to similar elastic moduli as the cause of kinked microstructure formation.

Conclusions:

  • The kinked vermicular eutectic microstructure offers a new avenue for significantly enhancing EMPEA mechanical properties.
  • This finding expands the range of achievable eutectic microstructures.
  • Presents a novel strategy for designing high-performance EMPEAs for advanced structural applications.