Formation mechanism of AlNbTiVZr high entropy alloy/Ti multi-principal element alloy by laser direct energy deposition: Microstructure evaluation and mechanical properties

A novel refractory multi-principal element alloy with high strength and toughness matching characteristics was successfully prepared by mixing TA15 alloy with AlNbTiVZr high-entropy alloy. The effects of the composition ratio of the high-entropy alloy on the microstructure evolution and its influence on properties were investigated in this study. The tensile strength of the 70wt.% AlNbTiVZr HEA/Ti multi-principal element alloy is 1.18 times more than that of TA15 alloy, which has a value of 1068.0 ± 2.1MPa. The increase in strength is mainly due to the production of equiaxed fine grains and the development of a robust and resilient body-centered cubic (BCC) phase in the alloy following the introduction of the high-entropy alloy. The attainment of the acceptable tensile strain is the result of the combined influence of the BCC matrix phase and the dispersed second-phase particles. The exceptional mechanical capabilities of the 70wt.% AlNbTiVZr/Ti multi-principal element alloy undeniably enhance its potential for use as a structural component in aerospace load-bearing constructions.