Review on Laser Additive Manufacturing of Transformation-induced High-entropy Alloys
Author of the article:TIAN Chunmao1, CAO Yudong3, OUYANG Di1,2, ZHOU Wenyan1, CAI Chao1, SHI Yusheng1
Author's Workplace:1. State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China; 2. Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China; 3. Beijing Institute of Remote Sensing Equipment, Beijing 100584, China
Key Words: additive manufacturing; high-entropy alloy; transformation-induced plasticity; mechanical properties
Abstract:
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) consist of four or more principal elements and exhibit a high-entropy effect
thermodynamically, sluggish diffusion effect kinetically, a lattice distortion effect crystallographically, and a cocktail effect
in usage, which results in excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Transformation-induced plasticity
(TRIP) HEAs undergo a martensitic transformation during deformation, which delays crack initiation and increases the
work-hardening rate of the metal, addressing the plasticity-strength dilemma. This makes them highly promising for
research and application. Cast HEAs often suffer from severe segregation and coarse grain defects, leading to poor
mechanical properties in the formed samples. Additive manufacturing, characterized by rapid solidification in the local
molten pool, produces HEAs with uniform compositions and fine grains, resulting in mechanical properties that are far
superior to those of cast parts. This paper discusses the research progress on the microstructure, mechanical properties,
microstructural evolution, and corrosion resistance of TRIP HEAs formed by additive manufacturing and anticipates future
research directions.