(NbZrHfTi)C high-entropy ceramics,as an emerging class of ultra-high-temperature materials,have garnered significant interest due to their unique multi-principal-element crystal structure and exceptional hightemperatu...(NbZrHfTi)C high-entropy ceramics,as an emerging class of ultra-high-temperature materials,have garnered significant interest due to their unique multi-principal-element crystal structure and exceptional hightemperature properties.This study systematically investigates the mechanical properties of(NbZrHfTi)C high-entropy ceramics by employing first-principles density functional theory,combined with the Debye-Grüneisen model,to explore the variations in their thermophysical properties with temperature(0–2000 K)and pressure(0–30 GPa).Thermodynamically,the calculated mixing enthalpy and Gibbs free energy confirm the feasibility of forming a stable single-phase solid solution in(NbZrHfTi)C.The calculated results of the elastic stiffness constant indicate that the material meets the mechanical stability criteria of the cubic crystal system,further confirming the structural stability.Through evaluation of key mechanical parameters—bulk modulus,shear modulus,Young’s modulus,and Poisson’s ratio—we provide comprehensive insight into the macro-mechanical behaviour of the material and its correlation with the underlying microstructure.Notably,compared to traditional binary carbides and their average properties,(NbZrHfTi)C exhibits higher Vickers hardness(Approximately 28.5 GPa)and fracture toughness(Approximately 3.4 MPa⋅m^(1/2)),which can be primarily attributed to the lattice distortion and solid-solution strengthening mechanism.The study also utilizes the quasi-harmonic approximation method to predict the material’s thermophysical properties,including Debye temperature(initial value around 563 K),thermal expansion coefficient(approximately 8.9×10^(−6) K−1 at 2000 K),and other key parameters such as heat capacity at constant volume.The results show that within the studied pressure and temperature ranges,(NbZrHfTi)C consistently maintains a stable phase structure and good thermomechanical properties.The thermal expansion coefficient increasing with temperature,while heat capacity approaches the Dulong-Petit limit at elevated temperatures.These findings underscore the potential of(NbZrHfTi)C applications in ultra-high temperature thermal protection systems,cutting tool coatings,and nuclear structural materials.展开更多
陶瓷在长时高温和高应力下工作时会发生蠕变,蠕变损伤累积将最终导致失效发生。蠕变损伤的演化与陶瓷的微结构有十分密切的关系,建立陶瓷材料的微观有限元模型有助于更深入地了解这一关系。以氮化硅陶瓷为研究对象,提出一种基于动力学...陶瓷在长时高温和高应力下工作时会发生蠕变,蠕变损伤累积将最终导致失效发生。蠕变损伤的演化与陶瓷的微结构有十分密切的关系,建立陶瓷材料的微观有限元模型有助于更深入地了解这一关系。以氮化硅陶瓷为研究对象,提出一种基于动力学的三维晶体沉积数值模型,结合Monte Carlo Potts结晶生长模型对氮化硅陶瓷的烧结过程进行模拟,力求还原氮化硅陶瓷的动态生长过程以及结晶后晶体大小、形状、取向分布以及空洞的大小、形状、分布等微观结构特征。基于该模拟生成的几何边界描述自动生成Python脚本,在有限元软件中完成建模。利用该有限元模型对氮化硅陶瓷的统计弹性常数进行验证,计算结果与试验数据对比,相对误差约为4.5%,吻合良好。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92166105 and 52005053)High-Tech Industry Science and Technology Innovation Leading Program of Hunan Province(No.2020GK2085)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(No.2021RC3096).
文摘(NbZrHfTi)C high-entropy ceramics,as an emerging class of ultra-high-temperature materials,have garnered significant interest due to their unique multi-principal-element crystal structure and exceptional hightemperature properties.This study systematically investigates the mechanical properties of(NbZrHfTi)C high-entropy ceramics by employing first-principles density functional theory,combined with the Debye-Grüneisen model,to explore the variations in their thermophysical properties with temperature(0–2000 K)and pressure(0–30 GPa).Thermodynamically,the calculated mixing enthalpy and Gibbs free energy confirm the feasibility of forming a stable single-phase solid solution in(NbZrHfTi)C.The calculated results of the elastic stiffness constant indicate that the material meets the mechanical stability criteria of the cubic crystal system,further confirming the structural stability.Through evaluation of key mechanical parameters—bulk modulus,shear modulus,Young’s modulus,and Poisson’s ratio—we provide comprehensive insight into the macro-mechanical behaviour of the material and its correlation with the underlying microstructure.Notably,compared to traditional binary carbides and their average properties,(NbZrHfTi)C exhibits higher Vickers hardness(Approximately 28.5 GPa)and fracture toughness(Approximately 3.4 MPa⋅m^(1/2)),which can be primarily attributed to the lattice distortion and solid-solution strengthening mechanism.The study also utilizes the quasi-harmonic approximation method to predict the material’s thermophysical properties,including Debye temperature(initial value around 563 K),thermal expansion coefficient(approximately 8.9×10^(−6) K−1 at 2000 K),and other key parameters such as heat capacity at constant volume.The results show that within the studied pressure and temperature ranges,(NbZrHfTi)C consistently maintains a stable phase structure and good thermomechanical properties.The thermal expansion coefficient increasing with temperature,while heat capacity approaches the Dulong-Petit limit at elevated temperatures.These findings underscore the potential of(NbZrHfTi)C applications in ultra-high temperature thermal protection systems,cutting tool coatings,and nuclear structural materials.
文摘陶瓷在长时高温和高应力下工作时会发生蠕变,蠕变损伤累积将最终导致失效发生。蠕变损伤的演化与陶瓷的微结构有十分密切的关系,建立陶瓷材料的微观有限元模型有助于更深入地了解这一关系。以氮化硅陶瓷为研究对象,提出一种基于动力学的三维晶体沉积数值模型,结合Monte Carlo Potts结晶生长模型对氮化硅陶瓷的烧结过程进行模拟,力求还原氮化硅陶瓷的动态生长过程以及结晶后晶体大小、形状、取向分布以及空洞的大小、形状、分布等微观结构特征。基于该模拟生成的几何边界描述自动生成Python脚本,在有限元软件中完成建模。利用该有限元模型对氮化硅陶瓷的统计弹性常数进行验证,计算结果与试验数据对比,相对误差约为4.5%,吻合良好。
