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Calorimetric study of amorphization in planar, binary, multilayer, thin-film diffusion couples of Ni and Zr

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

We have utilized differential scanning calorimetry to monitor the solid-state reaction of crystalline metals to form an amorphous alloy in multilayered thin-film diffusion couples of elemental Ni and Zr. The heat of formation of amorphous Ni/sub 68/Zr/sub 32/ alloy from the elemental metals is measured directly and found to be 35 +- 5 kJ/mole. The kinetics of these reactions have been examined. The activation energy for interdiffusion in the amorphous phase is determined to be E = 1.05 +- 0.05 eV.

Research Organization:
W. M. Keck Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125
OSTI ID:
5114829
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 57:18; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English