Flow and Fracture of Bulk Metallic Glass Alloys and their Composites
The fracture and plastic deformation mechanisms of a Zr-Ti-Ni-Cu-Be bulk metallic glass and a composite utilizing a crystalline reinforcement phase are reviewed. The relationship between stress state, free volume and shear band formation are discussed. Positron annihilation techniques were used to confirm the predicted increase in free volume after plastic straining. Strain localization and failure were examined for a wide range of stress states. Finally, methods for toughening metallic glasses are considered. Significant increases in toughness are demonstrated for a composite bulk metallic glass containing a ductile second phase which stabilizes shear band formation and distributes plastic deformation.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 15013179
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-JC-144380; TRN: US0600907
- Resource Relation:
- Journal Volume: 42; Journal Issue: 4; Conference: United Engineering Foundation Conference on Bulk Metallic Glasses, Singapore, Sep 24 - Sep 28, 2000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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