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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Effect of Heat Treatment Duration on the Recrystallization and Electrochemical Properties of Cold-Rolled Cantor-Type High-Entropy Alloy.

Byung-Hyun Shin, Jinsurang Lim, Doo-In Kim, Jung-Woo Ok, Seongjun Kim, Jinyong Park, Jonggi Hong, Taekyu Lee, Jang-Hee Yoon, Je In Lee

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Byung-Hyun ShinYeongnam Regional Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Busan 46742, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-9662-1156
Jinsurang LimSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46742, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0009-0003-7934-9634
Doo-In KimInnovative Graduate Education Program for Global High-Tech Materials and Parts, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea.
Jung-Woo OkYeongnam Regional Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Busan 46742, Republic of Korea.
Seongjun KimYeongnam Regional Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Busan 46742, Republic of Korea.
Jinyong ParkYeongnam Regional Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Busan 46742, Republic of Korea.
Jonggi HongYeongnam Regional Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Busan 46742, Republic of Korea.
Taekyu LeeYeongnam Regional Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Busan 46742, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-1957-427X
Jang-Hee YoonYeongnam Regional Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Busan 46742, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-8494-9373
Je In LeeSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46742, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-9110-8030

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KOREA BASIC SCIENCE INSTITUTE C512220
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Abstract

High-entropy alloys (HEAs), such as the Cantor alloy, are considered for various structural applications owing to their excellent corrosion resistance and high strength at low temperatures, typically below -70 °C, including cryogenic conditions. However, during metalworking, introducing stresses and grain refinement can reduce the corrosion resistance of HEAs. Recrystallization heat treatment relieves these stresses and homogenizes the grain structure, thereby restoring their corrosion resistance and physical properties. However, inadequate heat treatment can result in a microstructure in which coarse and refined grains coexist; thus, the corrosion resistance is diminished and the physical properties are compromised. Therefore, a proper heat treatment is essential for achieving the desired corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of HEAs. In this study, a cold-rolled high-entropy Cantor alloy was subjected to heat treatment for various durations, and the conditions were analyzed. The microstructure and electrochemical behavior were examined. The results indicated that the grains coarsened after a heat treatment time of 5 min and the residual stresses decreased for 15 min. The potential increased from -0.20 to -0.09 V, whereas the resistance of the passive layer increased from 39 to 56 kΩ. These findings confirm that in the Cantor alloy, residual stress reduction and recrystallization begin after 5 min of heat treatment at 1100 °C, which contributes to the recovery of corrosion resistance. The corrosion resistance of the Cantor alloy can be effectively controlled through heat treatment. This underscores the importance of optimizing the heat treatment process in the manufacturing of Cantor alloys.

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electrochemical behaviorheat treatment timehigh-entropy alloymicrostructureresidual stress

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