Enhancement mechanisms of self-lubricating Ti3SiC2 ceramic doping in CoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy via high-speed laser cladding: Tribology and electrochemical corrosion

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are renowned for their superior mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, positioning them as promising materials in the realm of wear and corrosion-resistant applications. In this study, CoCrFeNi HEA coatings were fabricated utilizing the high-speed laser cladding (HLC), and the effects of adding Ti3SiC2 self-lubricating phase on the microstructure, wear resistance, and electrochemical corrosion performance of CoCrFeNi HEA coatings was investigated. The results show that CoCrFeNi HEA coatings synthesized via HLC exhibit an impressively low dilution rate of