1 − 6 wt% Al0.5CoCrFeNihigh-entropy alloy particles (HEAp)/AA1050 aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) were preparedby stir casting process. The effect of HEAp mass fractions on microstructure and mechanical properties of the AMCswas studied. The results showed that with the increase in HEAp, the grains were obviously refined, and the ultimate tensilestrength (UTS) was gradually increased. The AA1050 − 3 wt% HEAp AMCs had the optimum mechanical properties. ItsUTS was 115 MPa and its elongation was 32.1%. The fracture mechanism of composites changed from ductile fracture toquasi-cleavage fracture with more HEAp. A theoretical model for predicting the yield strength of composites was established. The theoretical values were in good agreement with experimental results, and the average error between theoreticaland experimental values was 4.2%.
1 − 6 wt% Al0.5CoCrFeNihigh-entropy alloy particles (HEAp)/AA1050 aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) were preparedby stir casting process. The effect of HEAp mass fractions on microstructure and mechanical properties of the AMCswas studied. The results showed that with the increase in HEAp, the grains were obviously refined, and the ultimate tensilestrength (UTS) was gradually increased. The AA1050 − 3 wt% HEAp AMCs had the optimum mechanical properties. ItsUTS was 115 MPa and its elongation was 32.1%. The fracture mechanism of composites changed from ductile fracture toquasi-cleavage fracture with more HEAp. A theoretical model for predicting the yield strength of composites was established. The theoretical values were in good agreement with experimental results, and the average error between theoreticaland experimental values was 4.2%.