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Over the past few years, there has been a notable surge in research interest surrounding high entropy alloys (HEAs) owing to their exceptional properties. Unlike conventional alloys, HEAs consist of five or more principal elements, which offer endless possibilities for developing new alloy systems. HEAs exhibit a high concentration of mixing elements, resulting in high disorderliness of the atomic structure within the material, known as high entropy. This unique nature provides HEAs with desirable properties, including excellent mechanical and physical properties at elevated temperatures, making them ideal for high-temperature applications like cryogenic engines and gas turbines. Moreover, HEAs have shown remarkable corrosion resistance, positioning them as viable options for applications in demanding environments such as marine settings, oil and gas pipelines and chemical processing plants. This comprehensive review paper analyses recent studies on various HEAs. Part I introduces HEAs and describes their synthesis, microstructure, hardness and strength properties.

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Exploring the Potential of High Entropy Alloys: A Comprehensive Review on Microstructure, Properties and Applications: Part I
Johnson Matthey Technology Review 68, 549 (2024); https://doi.org/10.1595/205651324X17028969538851
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