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Microstructure and Wear Characteristics of Laser-Clad CoCrFeMnNiNb0.3 High-Entropy Alloy Coating

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We enhanced the hardness and wear resistance of CoCrFeMnNi high-entropy alloy coatings using laser cladding to produce CoCrFeMnNiNbX (X = 0, 0.3) coatings on Q235 steel plates. The introduction of Nb elements formed Nb-rich Laves phase and solid solution strengthening in the FCC phase, improving mechanical properties. Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) revealed significant grain refinement in the CoCrFeMnNiNb0.3 coating, enhancing fine-grain strengthening. The nanohardness increased 1.3 times to approximately 6.29 ± 0.18. Elevated values for HU, H/E, and H3/E2 indicated superior resistance to plastic deformation. The coating demonstrates commendable wear resistance, evident from an average coefficient of friction measuring 0.459 and a specific wear rate of 3.496 × 10-6 mm3/N·m. The wear mechanisms encompass abrasive, oxidative, and adhesive wear.

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Zhou, W.T., Zhao, Y. & Zhu, C.X. Microstructure and Wear Characteristics of Laser-Clad CoCrFeMnNiNb0.3 High-Entropy Alloy Coating. J. of Materi Eng and Perform (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-024-09496-2

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