A novel ZrNbMoTaW refractory high-entropy alloy with in-situ forming heterogeneous structure

NbMoTaW-based refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) are now at the research frontier of advanced metallic materials due to outstanding mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. However, the poor plasticity of NbMoTaW-based RHEAs at room temperature hinders further development. The present work proposes a new strategy to tailor in-situ forming heterogeneous structures and improve the room-temperature mechanical properties of NbMoTaW-based...