Table 3 Demonstration of composition optimization algorithm.

From: Designing of high entropy alloys with high hardness: a metaheuristic approach

Experimental alloy

Optimized alloy

Predicted phases (optimized alloy)

Al32Co13Cr33Fe2241

(HV 735.5)

Al34.08Co17.92Cr34.46Fe13.54

(HV 748.85)

B2 + BCC

Co10Cr20Fe30Ni4041

(HV 126.5)

Co22.86Cr34Fe34.99Ni8.15

(HV 269.91)

FCC

Co6W9Al36Mo38Ni1116

(HV 725)

Co19.87W16.13Al34.34Mo16.48Ni13.18

(HV 731.41)

B2 + FCC + σ

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