Study on the Microstructure and Properties of FeCoNiCrAl High-Entropy Alloy Coating Prepared by Laser Cladding-Remelting

Abstract

Laser remelting technology effectively repairs defects such as pores and cracks in the coating. To investigate the impact of laser remelting on high-entropy alloy coatings, this study used Q235 steel as the substrate and employed laser cladding technology to prepare FeCoNiCrAl high-entropy alloy coatings, followed by laser remelting treatment. The phase composition and microstructure of the coatings were extensively characterized using equipment such as optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Additionally, the wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the coatings were tested using a multifunctional material surface performance tester, an electrochemical workstation, and SVET (Scanning Vibrating Electrode Technique). The results indicate that following laser remelting treatment, the atomic proportion of Fe elements on the coating surface decreased from 33.21% to 26.03%, while the atomic proportion of Al elements increased from 12.56% to 20.31%. The phase composition of the coating underwent a marked transformation, shifting from a structure composed of FCC, A2, and B2 phases to a singular BCC structure characterized by the presence of A2 and B2 phases. Concurrently, the grain morphology on the coating surface transitioned from elongated plate-like grains to equiaxed grains. Laser remelting enhanced the wear resistance of the coating. Laser remelting had no significant impact on the corrosion resistance of the non-cracked regions of the coating.