Structure analysis (XRD and Neutrons) and hydrogen storage properties of Hf1-xTixNbVZr BCC high entropy alloys

Journal Article (2025)
Author(s)

Maria Moussa (Université de Bordeaux, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières)

L van Eijk (TU Delft - RST/Neutron and Positron Methods in Materials)

Jacques Huot (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières)

Jean Louis Bobet (Université de Bordeaux)

Research Group
RST/Neutron and Positron Methods in Materials
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.177103
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Publication Year
2025
Language
English
Research Group
RST/Neutron and Positron Methods in Materials
Volume number
1010
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Abstract

The hydrogen storage properties of Hf1-xTixNbVZr high entropy alloys (HEAs) synthesized by arc melting have been investigated. The first hydrogenation of the alloys was performed at room temperature under 20 bars of hydrogen pressure. Results show an increase in gravimetric hydrogen content with Ti substitutions. Upon hydrogenation, the multiphase alloys (x = 0 and x = 0.25) exhibit a combination of faces-centred-cubic (FCC) hydride and C15 Laves phases, while single-phase alloys (x = 0.5, 0.75, and 1) display FCC structures. The crystal structure evolution during dehydrogenation of HfNbVZr (x = 0) and TiNbVZr (x = 1) HEAs was examined using in-situ neutron diffraction. The analysis demonstrates temperature-dependent desorption behaviour, with HfNbVZr displaying lower desorption temperatures compared to TiNbVZr. Additionally, in-situ neutron diffraction experiments during deuterium desorption indicate a two-step phase transition from FCC dihydride to BCT monohydride, followed by a transition to BCC.