Effects of Zr Content on the Microstructure and Performance of TiMoNbZrx High-Entropy Alloys

TiMoNbZrx refractory high-entropy alloys were prepared by vacuum arc melting, and the influence of the Zr alloying element and its content on the phases, microstructure, mechanical properties, and wear resistance of TiMoNbZrx alloys was explored. It was found that the alloys after Zr addition were composed of a single BCC phase. Upon increasing the Zr content, the grain size of the as-cast alloy decreased first and then increased, and TiMoNbZr0.5 exhibited the smallest grain size. Adding an appropriate amount of Zr increased the strength and hardness of the alloys. TiMoNbZr0.5 exhibited the best wear resistance, with a friction coefficient of about 0.33. It also displayed the widest wear scar, the shallowest depth, and the greatest degree of wear on the grinding ball because of the formation of an oxide film during wear.

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The study found that adding an appropriate amount of Zr element can increase the strength and hardness of TiMoNbZrx alloys, with TiMoNbZr0.5 exhibiting the best wear resistance performance.