Low-density, refractory multi-principal element alloys of the Cr–Nb–Ti–V–Zr system: Microstructure and phase analysis

The crystal structure, microstructure, density and Vickers hardness of four multi-principal element alloys, NbTiVZr, NbTiV2Zr, CrNbTiZr, and CrNbTiVZr, are reported. The characteristics of these potential new high-temperature structural alloys are explored. The alloys were prepared by vacuum arc melting followed by hot isostatic pressing (at 1200 °C, 207 MPa for 1 h) and homogenization annealing (at 1200 °C for 24 h). The alloys have densities...