Abstract
The deformation behaviour of Zr60Cu16Ni 14Al10 glassy alloy was found to exhibit cleavage-like fracture relief paired with typical vein patterns. The mirror-like cleavage area fraction is found to be comparable with that of vein areas. These two types of patterns alternate on the fracture surface in a direction normal to shear deformation. The structure of the studied alloy was characterised by X-ray diffractometry and scanning and transmission electron microscopy. A small volume fraction of crystals in the form of eutectic colonies were found here and there in the specimen. No distinct difference in the glassy structure of the cleavage-like fracture areas and the areas corresponding to vein patterns was found within the resolution of experimental techniques employed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2979-2987 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Philosophical Magazine |
Volume | 88 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 Aug |
Keywords
- Bulk metallic glass
- Deformation
- Fracture
- Structure