Table 1. Physical and chemical properties of elements present in HEA sample2,63,64.
| Elements | Atomic radius (Å) | Melting point (K) | Crystal structure | Valence electron concentration (VEC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fe | 1.241 | 1811 | BCC | 8 |
| Al | 1.438 | 933.3 | FCC | 3 |
| Mn | 1.40 | 1519 | Complex cubic | 7 |
| Si | 1.18 | 1687 | Diamond | 4 |
| Ni | 1.246 | 1728 | FCC | 10 |
| C | 0.773 | 3823 | FCC | 4 |