Brazing of superalloy with Zr-activated CoCrFeNiCu high entropy alloy filler
摘要
High-entropy alloys hold promise as brazing filler metals for achieving high-strength brazing but are limited by high melting point and sluggish diffusion behavior. This study introduces the addition of the Zr element to improve the weldability of high-entropy alloy (HEA) filler. The well-formed nickel-based superalloy joint can be achieved with the proposed filler (HEA-Zr) at relatively low temperature, owing to the activating effect of introduced Zr-rich species. Surprisingly, the brazed seam exhibits a distinctive network-like microstructure, consisting of a Ni-rich solid solution and intergranularly distributed Zr-rich phases. It offers a significant increase in joint shear strength, reaching approximately 635 MPa. The mechanisms of forming and strengthening have been discussed in detail, providing novel theoretical insights for the design of high-entropy alloy fillers.