First-principles study on the segregation behavior of C/N/O interstitial impurities in TiVTaNb

Yuqing Zhao, Lijun Huang, Xun Guo*, Ke Jin

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Abstract

Refractory high entropy alloys with outstanding high temperature properties and irradiation tolerance have been proposed as potential structural materials for advanced nuclear systems. However, the stability and mechanical properties of the alloys will be significantly reduced by the interstitial impurities such as C, N and O, through the component segregation and precipitate formation. To understand this process, the formation and segregation energy of interstitials in TiVTaNb RHEA are studied by using first-principles calculations. We found that interstitial impurities prefer to segregate around Ti atoms, and C/N atoms tend to co-segregate with O atoms. Moreover, the precipitates with higher O content are more stable than the others. These results will be helpful to unveil the mechanism of the precipitate formation in RHEAs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTenth International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Automation Technology, MMEAT 2024
EditorsYunhui Liu, Zili Li
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510682634
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event10th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Automation Technology, MMEAT 2024 - Wuhan, China
Duration: 21 Jun 202423 Jun 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume13261
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Automation Technology, MMEAT 2024
Country/TerritoryChina
CityWuhan
Period21/06/2423/06/24

Keywords

  • DFT
  • Interstitial impurities
  • Precipitate
  • Refractory high entropy alloy
  • Segregation

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