Relative crystal stability of Al sub(x)FeNiCrCo high entropy alloys from XRD analysis and formation energy calculation

Electronic structure of Al sub(x)FeNiCrCo (x [< or =] 3) high-entropy alloys (HEAs) was calculated using the Korringa -Kohn-Rostoker method combined with the coherent potential approximation (KKR-CPA). Total energy minimization was performed for bcc and fcc structures in each alloy composition. T...

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Published in:Journal of alloys and compounds 2015-11, Vol.648, p.307-312
Main Authors: Jasiewicz, K, Cieslak, J, Kaprzyk, S, Tobola, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alloys
Aluminum
Body centered cubic lattice
Concentration (composition)
Entropy
Face centered cubic lattice
Formations
Mathematical analysis
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Summary:Electronic structure of Al sub(x)FeNiCrCo (x [< or =] 3) high-entropy alloys (HEAs) was calculated using the Korringa -Kohn-Rostoker method combined with the coherent potential approximation (KKR-CPA). Total energy minimization was performed for bcc and fcc structures in each alloy composition. The phase stability was investigated from the total energy analysis, which finally allowed to determine the bcc-fcc phase transition for aluminium concentration close to 13 at%. It inspired us to synthesize Al sub(x)FeNiCrCo (0 [< or =] x [< or =] 1.5) using two procedures based on arc melting and sintering to allow for observation of entropy effect on phase formation. The XRD measurements evidently proved an occurence of fcc or bcc structure and their coexistence, depending on Al concentration and temperature. This finding remains in good agreement with theoretical results from free energy analysis, when accounting for KKR-CPA total energy as well as entropy terms. Furthermore, the structure preference, from fcc to bcc HEAs, with increasing Al content was discussed in view of total and atomic-dependent density of states computed in non-magnetic and paramagnetic-like states.
ISSN:0925-8388
DOI:10.1016/j.jallcom.2015.06.260