Effect of annealing on mechanical and thermoelectric properties of a Al2CoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy

Autor: Yansong Shi, Qinghai Shu, Peter K. Liaw, Manman Wang, Chien-Lung Teng, Haoming Zou, Ping Wen, Bolin Xu, Dongxu Wang, Junfeng Wang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Materials & Design, Vol 213, Iss , Pp 110313- (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0264-1275
DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2021.110313
Popis: In this study, a relatively light and high strength high entropy alloy thermoelectric material (Al2CoCrFeNi) for extreme service conditions was prepared by arc melting method. We find that the microstructure of the high entropy alloy (HEA) can be changed by annealing. By the tuning of proper annealing process, the microstructure evolution of the HEA can be adjusted to improve its mechanical and TE properties. Ultimate compressive strength can reach about 1.3 GPa after 1000 ℃ annealing. Fine-grain and precipitation strengthening are the main reasons for the improvement of the mechanical properties. The conductivity, Seebeck coefficient and thermal conductivity are all affected by grain size, precipitates, structural complexity and so on. The present work provides an effective means of preparing and regulating microstructures for the energy-conversion technique, and also supplies a feasible reference for the future development of lightweight, high-strength HEA TE materials.
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