Strength by cyclic torsion
For most alloys, conventional or high entropy, increasing strength comes at the cost of poor ductility. Although there are many strategies to break this inverse relationship, Pan
et al
. now show that cyclic torsion on a high-entropy alloy enhances strength without degrading ductility (see the Perspective by Yeh). Cyclic torsion creates a gradient of dislocations and low-angle grain boundaries from the surface to the interior that organize into tiny stacking faults and twin when straining begins. These structures allow for the good ductility while simultaneously helping to work harden the alloy. —BG
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