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Universal criterion for metallic glass formation

Year: 1997

Type: article

Abstract: It is proposed that a simple criterion for topological instability applied to local atomic structure can explain a wide variety of phase transition phenomena involving metallic elements and alloys. These include melting, alloy formation, glass transition, solid state amorphization, and glass formation by rapid quenching. It can also provide a microscopic basis to explain the local structure of metallic glasses and their relaxation phenomena. Such simple theories are complementary to precise numerical computational theories in facilitating full understanding of the phenomena.

Source: Materials Science and Engineering A

DOI: 10.1016/s0921-5093(97)80041-x

Author: T. Egami

Institution: University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Metallic Glasses and Amorphous Alloys

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,430

Funders: National Science Foundation, Division of Materials Research