The effect of various transition metals on glass formation in ternary La-TM-Al (TM = Co, Ni, Cu) alloys

  • H. Yang
  • , X. Li
  • , Y. Li*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The optimum glass formers in ternary La-TM-Al (TM = Co, Ni, Cu) alloys were pinpointed at alloys La69Co17Al14, La 66Ni19Al15, and La66Cu 20Al14, exhibiting critical sizes for full glass formation of 16, 12, and 5 mm, respectively. Cobalt is found to be the most favorable element for glass formation in La-based alloys. The optimum alloys in La-TM-Al show close composition but significantly different glass-forming ability (GFA). The mechanism of distinct effect of TM elements remains unclear, even discussed based on current GFA-related criteria and indicators.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)992-996
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Materials Research
Volume26
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Apr 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Amorphous
  • Casting
  • La

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