Abstract:
The effects of Ti
3AlC
2 particles on the microstructure and properties of Fe
50Mn
30Co
10Cr
10 high-entropy alloy matrix composites prepared by laser directed energy deposition were studied by analyzing the phase composition, mechanical properties and tribological properties. The results show that the addition of Ti
3AlC
2 particles can improve the stability of FCC
γ phase, inhibit the formation of HCP
ε phase, and reduce the average grain size by 74%. The microstructure of the composite is changed from FCC
γ and HCP
ε dual-phase to FCC
γ single-phase. Meanwhile, a new carbide phase TiC is generated, which results in lattice distortion. Compared with Fe
50Mn
30Co
10Cr
10, the tensile strength and compressive strength of the composite are increased by 25% and 21%, respectively, and the friction coefficient and wear rate are decreased by 26% and 37%, respectively. Ti
3AlC
2 can effectively stabilize the microstructure of Fe
50Mn
30Co
10Cr
10, significantly improve the strength and wear resistance of the high entropy alloy, and provide a new method for strengthening the high entropy alloy