Dual-Intermetallic FeCoNiSi High-Entropy Alloy Fabricated by Arc Melting: Insights into Deformation Behavior and Corrosion Resistance
نویسندگان
1 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
2 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
3 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
4 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
doi
10.22099/ijmf.2025.54549.1357چکیده
This study investigates a FeCoNiSi high-entropy alloy (HEA) produced via vacuum arc melting. The alloy exhibits a distinct dual-intermetallic microstructure, comprising orthorhombic Ni₂Si-type and cubic Fe₄Si₄-type phases, unlike the predominantly single-phase solid-solution structures reported for similar FeCoNi-based systems. Hot compression tests performed from 500–800 °C revealed a transition from brittle to ductile deformation, with dynamic recrystallization (DRX) occurring at higher temperatures. Avrami analysis yielded exponents of n = 1.74 (at 700 °C) and n = 3.41 (at 800 °C), indicating that the DRX mechanism depends on temperature. Electrochemical tests in 3.5 wt.% NaCl confirmed excellent corrosion resistance, evidenced by a low corrosion current density and spontaneous passivation. These results demonstrate the potential of FeCoNiSi HEAs for applications in high-temperature and corrosive environments.
