Geometry-sensitive plasticity of a monolithic bulk metallic glass

  • Wen Fei Wu*
  • , Yi Li
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We report a strong geometry-dependence of compressive plasticity in a Zr-based bulk metallic glass (BMG). With a standard orthogonal geometry, the Zr-based BMG typically fractured at a plastic strain less than 2%. However, by modifying the sample geometry while maintaining the sample aspect ratio, a large apparent compressive plastic strain over 10% was achieved consistently. These results present a new method on arresting the catastrophic failure of the glassy alloys and offer ways for BMGs in engineering applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBulk Metallic Glasses - 2007
Pages84-88
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event2007 MRS Fall Meeting - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: 26 Nov 200730 Nov 2007

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume1048
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Conference

Conference2007 MRS Fall Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period26/11/0730/11/07

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