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Effect of cooling rates on the structure, density and micro-indentation behavior of the Fe, Co-based bulk metallic glass

Journal Article · · Materials Characterization

The experiments demonstrate that ductility of the samples of bulk metallic glass (BMG) with the same chemical composition increased with decreasing sample size. It is shown that microhardness and density increases with decreasing the cooling rate. The fracture morphology of rods after compressive fracture were different on the cross section. Two characteristic features of the compressive fracture morphologies of metallic glasses (MGs) were observed in samples: smooth region and the vein pattern. Many parallel shear bands were observed on the deformed specimen with ϕ = 2 mm in diameter. The results provide more understanding on the relationship among the cooling rate, structure and micro-indentation behavior of the Fe-Co-based BMGs. - Highlights: •Fracture morphology and micro-indentation behavior is studied. •The smaller BMG sample exhibits the larger plasticity. •Microhardness and density increase with decreasing the cooling rate. •Formation of shear bands has been reported in deformed specimens. •Structure and mechanical properties of BMGs can be controlled by the cooling rate.

OSTI ID:
22689709
Journal Information:
Materials Characterization, Journal Name: Materials Characterization Vol. 124; ISSN 1044-5803; ISSN MACHEX
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English