Thermal/environmental barrier coating with optimized performance is critical for the application in advanced aero-engines. In this work
high-entropy rare-earth hafnates
(La
0.2
Gd
0.2
Ho
0.2
Er
0.2
Tm
0.2
)
4
Hf
3
O
12
and(Yb
0.2
Lu
0.2
Ho
0.2
Er
0.2
Tm
0.2
)
4
Hf
3
O
12
were prepared by a two-step sintering method. Mechanical properties
thermal properties and CMAS corrosion behavior of two materials were systematically investigated. (Yb
0.2
Lu
0.2
Ho
0.2
Er
0.2
Tm
0.2
)
4
Hf
3
O
12
exhibits higher hardness and fracture toughness than that of (La0.2Gd0.2Ho0.2Er0.2Tm0.2)4Hf3O12. High-entropy hafnates demonstrate reduced coefficient of thermal expansion and thermal conductivity. When corroded at 1300 ℃
the reaction of(La
0.2
Gd
0.2
Ho
0.2
Er
0.2
Tm
0.2
)
4
Hf
3
O
12
with molten CMAS is more severe and triggers the precipitation of apatite
which mitigates the infiltration of molten CMAS into thermal/environmental barrier coatings. The rare earth hafnate has been regarded as a promising thermal barrier coating material.