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Lattice distortions constitute one of the main features characterizing high entropy alloys. Local lattice distortions have, however, only rarely been investigated in these multi-component alloys. We, therefore, employ a combined theoretical electronic structure and experimental approach to study the atomistic distortions in the FeCoNiCrMn high entropy (Cantor) alloy by means of density-functional theory and extended X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy. Particular attention is paid to el

In the present study, the authors draw attention to the relationship among fragility index (m), glass-forming ability (GFA), and plasticity in various metallic glass-forming alloys (MGAs), and show that the m value is closely related to both characteristics. In particular, m can be formulated with ν (Poisson’s ratio): ν=−0.179+0.312logm, which means that high m as well as large ν values might be regarded as indicators of the MGAs ductility. As an example, it can be rationalized that the lowest m

The microstructure of high-entropy alloys with refractory elements and Al as constituents can be considered to be analogous to superalloys. These so-termed refractory high-entropy superalloys (RHSAs) can show remarkable compressive strength up to temperatures exceeding 1200 °C. Here, we examine the microstructure and properties - compressive, tensile, and fracture toughness - of a precipitation-hardened, body-centered cubic, RHSA, Al0.5Nb1.25Ta1.25TiZr, at ambient temperature (RT) to 1200 °C. Tw

A parameter (σ parameter) for glass forming ability (GFA) of the ternary bulk metallic glasses is proposed, taking into consideration the relative thermodynamic stability and atomic configuration of the liquid phase. The σ parameter, defined by ΔT*×P′, combines the effects of melting temperature depression (ΔT*) and effective atomic size mismatch between constituting elements (P′). The parameter shows better correlation with GFA than previously proposed parameters. The relationship between σ and