A novel FeCrNiAlTi-based high entropy alloy strengthened by refined grains

Abstract A grain refined FeCrNiAlTi0.2 high entropy alloy (HEA) was firstly produced by powder metallurgy, and the alloy combines well with high strength, good ductility and low cost. The sintered HEA exhibits a major body-centered cubic (BCC) matrix and a minor ordered BCC (B2) phase. The alloy possesses an excellent properties, reaching the yield strength of 1877 MPa and plastic strain of 26.6% at room temperature. Compared with the current FeCrNi-based HEAs, the compressive strength is improved distinctly without sacrificing plastic strain. The analysis of strengthening mechanism suggests that the main strengthening contribution is the grain boundary strengthening.