Atomic packing density and its influence on the properties of Cu-Zr amorphous alloys

Kyoung Won Park, Jae il Jang, Masato Wakeda, Yoji Shibutani, Jae Chul Lee

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Abstract

This study examined the structural factors that determine the properties of amorphous alloys. The properties of amorphous alloys were found to be intimately related to the atomic packing density, characterized by short-range ordered (SRO) atomic clusters and free volume. With increasing packing density, the modulus and strength increased, while the plasticity decreased. We discuss the fundamental microstructural aspects that influence several representative properties of amorphous alloys in terms of the packing state characterized by fractions of SRO atomic clusters.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)805-808
Number of pages4
JournalScripta Materialia
Volume57
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007 Nov

Keywords

  • Amorphous alloy
  • Atomic packing density
  • Free volume
  • Properties
  • Short-range ordering

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys

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