Abstract
A bulk metallic glass matrix composite with dendritic second phase precipitates was investigated using neutron diffraction and self-consistent modeling (SCM) to ascertain its deformation mechanisms. The compressive behavior of both the composite and the second phase (in its monolithic form) were investigated. The diffraction data were compared to the predictions of a new SCM resulting in good agreement. For the first time, this model considered both amorphous and crystalline phases and allowed the calculation of single crystal elastic constants from polycrystalline diffraction data. It was shown that the ductile second phase yielded first upon loading, and this was followed by multiple shear band formation in the matrix, a process which enhanced the ductility of the composite.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 343-347 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Scripta Materialia |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Funding
This study was funded by the National Science Foundation (CAREER Award DMR-9985264). The Lujan Center is a national user facility funded by the United States Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences under contract number W-7405-ENG-36 with the University of California.
Funders | Funder number |
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Office of Basic Energy Sciences | W-7405-ENG-36 |
United States Department of Energy | |
National Science Foundation | DMR-9985264 |
University of California |
Keywords
- Composites
- Mechanical properties
- Metallic glass
- Neutron diffraction
- Self-consistent modeling