Abstract
The pseudo-binary (quasi-equilibrium) phase diagram for Zr-based bulk metallic glasses with crystalline in situ precipitates (β phase) has been constructed from high-temperature phase information and chemical composition analysis. The phase evolution was detected in situ by high-energy synchrotron x-ray diffraction followed by Rietveld analysis of the data for volume fraction estimation. The phase diagram delineates phase fields and allows the control of phase fractions. Combined with related previous work by the authors, this diagram offers a unique opportunity to control both the morphology and volume of the dendritic β phase precipitates to enhance the properties of the composites.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 538-543 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Research |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |