About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
TMS Specialty Congress 2026
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| Symposium
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4th World Congress on High Entropy Alloys (HEA 2026)
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| Presentation Title |
Radiofrequency Plasma Spheroidization of Mechanically Alloyed Complex concentrated alloy Al0.5NbTa0.8Ti1.5V0.2Zr |
| Author(s) |
Frantisek Lukac, Jiří Kozlík, Kristína Bartha, Jakub Klečka, Monika Vilémová, Josef Stráský |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Frantisek Lukac |
| Abstract Scope |
Recent advances in additive manufacturing have increased the demand for high‑quality metal powders with tailored compositions. Refractory complex concentrated alloys, challenging for conventional metallurgy due to their high melting points and reactivity, are well suited for cold spray additive manufacturing. Radiofrequency plasma spheroidization enables preparation of powders with optimal characteristics for this process. This study focuses on producing spherical Al₀.₅NbTa₀.₈Ti₁.₅V₀.₂Zr powder from high‑energy‑milled elemental powders, optimizing milling and spheroidization parameters to improve quality, homogeneity, and particle size distribution. By partially substituting metal hydrides for pure metals, oxygen content variation was examined. The microstructure and phase composition of spheroidized powders were analyzed, revealing atomic‑scale homogeneity formed through high‑enthalpy plasma reactions and rapid cooling. The resulting powders require no complex heat treatment and are directly suitable for additive manufacturing. Initial cold‑spray samples of the Al₀.₅NbTa₀.₈Ti₁.₅V₀.₂Zr alloy will be evaluated for microstructure, phases, and mechanical properties. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |