Disorderly crystal structures in transition metal rich-metalloid alloys: implications for glass formation

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Scr. Metall.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0036-9748(83)90243-0· OSTI ID:6774665

Watson, R E; Bennett, L H

Easy glass formation usually occurs near eutectics where the glass forming temperature is close to the melting point. However, as Anderson observed (1), other factors also enter. Citing covalent systems such as SiO/sub 2/ and GeS/sub 2/, he noted that glass formation is favored when the crystal structure(s) of the compounds are complicated. The purpose of the present communication is to see what transition metal rich-metalloid compounds have complicated structures and what implications this might have for glass formation.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY
• OSTI ID: 6774665
• Journal Information: Scr. Metall.; (United States), Vol. 17:7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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