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Chapter 2 High-entropy alloys: design, properties, manufacturing, and applications

  • Sudipta Debnath , Md Hasibur Rahman , Rahul Mohonta , Mohammad Ashiqur Rahaman , A. S. Gayathhri , A. Vallimanalan and M. Murali
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Abstract

Multicomponent alloys, particularly high-entropyentropy alloys (HEAs), have revolutionized materials science by introducing novel alloying strategies based on configurational entropy. Unlike conventional alloys (CAs), HEAs consist of five or more principal elements in near-equimolar proportions, stabilizing single-phase solid solutions and exhibiting superior mechanical, thermal, and corrosion-resistant properties. This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of the history, classification, design strategies, phase stability, manufacturing techniques, and applications of multicomponent alloysmulticomponent alloys. Key developments in computational modeling, including CALPHADCALPHAD and machine learning-assisted alloy design, are also discussed. The growing potential of HEAs in aerospace, energy, biomedical, and structural applications underscores their significance in next-generation materials development.

Abstract

Multicomponent alloys, particularly high-entropyentropy alloys (HEAs), have revolutionized materials science by introducing novel alloying strategies based on configurational entropy. Unlike conventional alloys (CAs), HEAs consist of five or more principal elements in near-equimolar proportions, stabilizing single-phase solid solutions and exhibiting superior mechanical, thermal, and corrosion-resistant properties. This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of the history, classification, design strategies, phase stability, manufacturing techniques, and applications of multicomponent alloysmulticomponent alloys. Key developments in computational modeling, including CALPHADCALPHAD and machine learning-assisted alloy design, are also discussed. The growing potential of HEAs in aerospace, energy, biomedical, and structural applications underscores their significance in next-generation materials development.

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