New HfNbTaTiZr High-Entropy Alloy Coatings Produced by Electrospark Deposition with High Corrosion Resistance

The aim of the present paper is to investigate an innovative high corrosion resistance coating realized by electrospark deposition. The coating material was fabricated from HfNbTaTiZr high-entropy alloy. HEA was produced by the mechanical alloying of Hf, Nb, Ta, Ti, and Zr high-purity powders in a p...

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Main Authors: Ciprian Alexandru Manea, Mirela Sohaciu, Radu Stefănoiu, Mircea Ionuț Petrescu, Magdalena Valentina Lungu, Ioana Csaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/15/4333
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Summary:The aim of the present paper is to investigate an innovative high corrosion resistance coating realized by electrospark deposition. The coating material was fabricated from HfNbTaTiZr high-entropy alloy. HEA was produced by the mechanical alloying of Hf, Nb, Ta, Ti, and Zr high-purity powders in a planetary ball mill, achieving a good homogenization and a high alloying degree, followed by spark plasma sintering consolidation. The electrodes for electrospark deposition were cut and machined from the bulk material. Stainless steel specimens were coated and electrochemically tested for corrosion resistance in a 3.5% NaCl saline solution.
ISSN:1996-1944