Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of High-Entropy Alloys CoCrFeNiAl by Welding

Abstract

Five common elements Co, Cr, Fe, Ni and Al were selected, and CoCrFeNiAl was prepared by arc-melting. The microstructure and mechanical properties after spot welding were studied. The results show that the cast microstructure of high entropy alloy CoCrFeNiAl is relatively uniform with a dendritic morphology. The heat is inversely proportional with the alloy grain sizes. The greater the heat is, the smaller the grain size is, which leads to the higher hardness and more uniform tissue. But there is a critical value of the heat(Hcrit) in spot welding. When Hactu(actual heat) exceeds Hcrit, it will adversely affect the performance, resulting in crack, splash and other defects.