Mapping the magnetic transition temperatures for medium- and high-entropy alloys

Shuo Huang, Erik Holmström, Olle Eriksson, Levente Vitos

Index: 10.1016/j.intermet.2018.01.016

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Abstract

Tailorable magnetic state near room temperature is very promising for several technological, including magnetocaloric applications. Here using first-principle alloy theory, we determine the Curie temperature (TC) of a number of equiatomic medium- and high-entropy alloys with solid solution phases. All calculations are performed at the computed lattice parameters, which are in line with the available experimental data. Theory predicts a large crystal structure dependence of TC, which explains the experimental observations under specified conditions. The sensitivity of the magnetic state to the crystal lattice is reflected by the magnetic exchange interactions entering the Heisenberg Hamiltonian. The analysis of the effect of composition on TC allows researchers to explore chemistry-dependent trends and design new multi-component alloys with pre-assigned magnetic properties.