Fabian Swientek

Fabian Swientek

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Fabian Swientek

ACCESS e.v., Aachen, Germany

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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

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7 October 2020 in Frontiers in Materials
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DRDaniel Röhrens
Daniel Röhrens
NNNiloofar Navaeilavasani
Niloofar Navaeilavasani
OSOleg Stryzhyboroda
Oleg Stryzhyboroda
FSFabian Swientek
Fabian Swientek
PPPaul Pavlov
Paul Pavlov
UHUlrike Hecht
Ulrike Hecht
This study aimed at understanding the structure and properties of dual-phase eutectics in ternary, quaternary, and quinary alloys of the Al-Co-Cr-Fe-Ni system. The alloys at case were i) Ni48Fe34Al18, ii) Ni44Fe20Cr20Al16, and iii) Ni34.4Fe16.4Co16.4Cr16.4Al16.4. Samples in the form of cylindrical bars, diameter 10 mm × 150 mm, were produced by arc melting and suction casting from pure elements (>99.9 wt%). Bridgman solidification at low growth velocity was used to produce additional samples with large eutectic spacing and lamellae thickness of the two phases body-centered cubic (BCC)-B2 and face-centered cubic (FCC) in order to facilitate phase characterization by energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive spectroscopy) and nano-indentation. In agreement with thermodynamic calculations, each of the phases was found to be multi-component and contain all alloying elements in distinct amounts. The mechanical properties of the individual phases were analyzed in relation to their composition using nano-indentation experiments. These measurements revealed some insights into “high-entropy effects” and their contribution to the elastoplastic response to indentation loading. Further analysis focused on as-cast as well as heat-treated samples comprising phase fraction measurements, micro-indentation, and miniature testing in three-point bending configuration. For optimum heat treatment conditions, a good balance of strength and ductility was obtained for each of the investigated alloys. Further work is necessary in order to assess their capability as structural materials.