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Calculations of the structure and properties of rapidly quenched NI/ZR alloys.

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Using molecular dynamics and a modified embedded atom potential developed by our group we studied the diffusivity and viscosity of molten Nil-XZrX alloys as a function of composition, temperature, and cooling rate. Previous results indicate that these potentials represent the Ni-Zr system quite well . Liquid alloys were quenched at rates of 5 x 10{sup 11} and 10{sup 12} K/s. For x < 0.04 the solidified alloys were crystalline . For higher x values, the solidified alloys were amorphous . For the amorphous alloys, the composition dependence of the calculated glass transition temperature Tg follows the general trend of experimental Tg values . The calculated viscosity and diffusivity show systematic variation with composition . For the undercooled Ni-6 at .% Zr melt the calculated viscosity shows the Vogel-Fulcher-Tamman (VFT) behavior characteristic of a 'fragile' glass .
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE
OSTI ID:
976517
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-03-0368
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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