Abstract
In this work, we discussed the atomic-scale mass transport occurring in a Mo-doped NiCoCr medium-entropy alloy to form σ-precipitates during partial recrystallization at 700°C. We reveal the segregation of Cr/Mo to the fault planes of nano-twins/stacking faults in non-recrystallized zones. Upon annealing, the migration of recrystallized grain boundaries (GBs) redistributes the structure and composition, leading to the annihilation of faults and leaving behind the Mo-rich σ-precursors for precipitation. The segregated Cr/Mo solutes can also diffuse to the moving GBs and create additional σ-nucleation sites. The present results highlight the role of Mo in overcoming strength-ductility trade-off of the alloy.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 113662 |
| Journal | Scripta Materialia |
| Volume | 194 |
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| Publication status | Published - 15 Mar 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- High/medium entropy alloys
- atom probe tomography
- partial recrystallization
- precipitation behavior
- segregation