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Analysis of the Microstructure and Tribology of Ti36-Al16-V16-Fe16-Cr16 HEA Developed with SPS for Engineering Applications

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A high level of recognition has been given to high-entropy alloys (HEAs) in recent years because of their excellent properties over conventional superalloys. Consequently, research focus has shifted to the development and characterization of high-performing HEAs. The objective of this work was to develop and characterize Ti36-Al16-V16-Fe16-Cr16 HEA with the aim of determining its performance over conventional superalloys in engineering applications. Spark plasma sintering was the fabrication technique used. SEM–EDS and XRD were used in the characterization while a nano indenter and tribometer were used in the Vickers hardness and wear testing, respectively. Results obtained showed that a sintering temperature of 1000°C was optimal. The developed HEA had a Vickers hardness improvement of 136% over the Ti6Al4V alloy; and a wear rate improvement of 157% over Inconel 718 alloy, and 614% over TiAl alloy. It was concluded that the developed HEA can perform much better than conventional Ti6Al4V and other superalloys in engineering applications.

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The authors appreciate and acknowledge Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, and the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, for their support.

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The funding was provided by Tshwane University of Technology (Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Fund, 2022).

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  1. Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa

    C. O. Ujah, A. P. I. Popoola & U. O. Uyor

  2. Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

    C. O. Ujah

  3. Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa

    O. M. Popoola

  4. Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

    U. O. Uyor

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Ujah, C.O., Popoola, A.P.I., Popoola, O.M. et al. Analysis of the Microstructure and Tribology of Ti36-Al16-V16-Fe16-Cr16 HEA Developed with SPS for Engineering Applications. JOM 74, 4239–4249 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-022-05509-4

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