Abstract High-entropy alloys are a novel class of complex materials discovered near the center of phase diagram, and show exceptional performances over the traditional alloys. The ability of high-entropy alloys to be designed unique combinations of mechanical and functional properties in unlimited space of alloy compositions is encouraging. The unconventional chemical structures hold promise for achieving unprecedented functional performances, making it a potential functional material in the field of soft-magnetic, anti-radiation, catalyst, photothermal conversion materials, etc. Here, the recent progress in understanding the salient features of high-entropy alloys is reviewed. The functional performances and underlying mechanisms are carefully discussed.

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高熵合金的功能特性及应用前景

摘要 高熵合金是一类在相图中心附近发现的新型复杂材料，具有优于传统合金的性能。高熵合金在合金成分的无限空间中设计独特的机械和功能特性组合的能力令人鼓舞。非常规化学结构有望实现前所未有的功能性能，使其成为软磁、抗辐射、催化剂、光热转换材料等领域的潜在功能材料。 -熵合金进行了审查。仔细讨论了功能性能和潜在机制。