Lu Li, Li-Na Hu, Lun-Yong Zhang, Zheng Wang, Yong-Jiang Huang, Yuan-Zheng Yue, Jian-Fei Sun
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Ultra-stable metallic glass generated by modulation of melt state
For the development of high-performance metallic glasses, enhancing their stability against viscous flow and crystallization is a primary objective. Vapor deposition or prolonged annealing is an effective method to improve glass stability, shown by increased glass transition temperature (Tg) and crystallization temperature (Tx). This contributes to the development of ultra-stable metallic glasses. Herein, we demonstrate that modulating the quenching temperature can also produce ultra-stable metallic glasses, as evidenced by an increase in Tx of 17–30 K in Cu-based metallic glasses. By modulating the quenching temperature, separated primary phases, secondary phases, and even nano-oxides can be obtained in the metallic glasses. Notably, metastable phases such as Cu-rich precipitates arising from secondary phase separation play a crucial role in enhancing glass stability. However, the enhancement of the stability of the glass has only a negligible effect on its mechanical properties. This study implies that different melt thermodynamic states generated by liquid–liquid separation and transition collectively determine the frozen-in glass structure. The results of this study will be helpful for the development of ultra-stable bulk glasses.
期刊介绍:
Rare Metals is a monthly peer-reviewed journal published by the Nonferrous Metals Society of China. It serves as a platform for engineers and scientists to communicate and disseminate original research articles in the field of rare metals. The journal focuses on a wide range of topics including metallurgy, processing, and determination of rare metals. Additionally, it showcases the application of rare metals in advanced materials such as superconductors, semiconductors, composites, and ceramics.