This study fabricated a series of VZrTa0.5Tix (molar ratio, x = 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25) refractory medium-entropy alloys (RMEAs) using vacuum arc melting technology. It systematically investigated the comprehensive effects of Titanium content variation on the alloys' microstructure, mechanical properties, wear resistance, and electrochemical corrosion behaviors. Microstructural analysis reveals that while the addition of Ti effectively suppresses the precipitation of brittle intermetallic compound (IMC) phases, excessive Ti promotes the formation of Ti3V IMC phases. Consequently, as Ti content increases, hardness initially decreases before rising to a maximum of 549.5 HV in the Ti1.25 composition, whereas plasticity shows an inverse trend. Notably, the Ti0.25 alloy exhibits the highest yield strength of 2108.2 MPa, while the Ti1 alloy achieves optimal plasticity at 18.3 %. Room temperature dry wear tests showed that the Ti1.25 alloy possesses the lowest friction coefficient (0.473) and wear rate (2.9 × 10−4 mm3/N·m). Furthermore, electrochemical tests in 3.5 % NaCl solution establish that the Ti1 alloy displays superior corrosion resistance. Ultimately, the Ti1 alloy offers a balance of plasticity and corrosion resistance, while Ti1.25 excels in strength and wear resistance, indicating significant engineering potential.
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