Microstructure studies of Zr65Cu17.5Al7.5Ni10 and Zr65Cu15Al10Ni10 glass forming alloys: Phase morphologies and undercooled melt solidification

Zr65Cu17.5Al7.5Ni10 (at.%) and Zr65Cu15Al10Ni10 (at.%) glass forming alloy microstructures have been investigated by means of optical and electron microscopies. They are composed of a fine eutectic matrix with eutectic dendrites (EDs) that have peculiar morphologies. Al and Cu concentrations, in the...

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Published in:Intermetallics 2008-05, Vol.16 (5), p.615-624
Main Authors: Aboki, T.A.M., Brisset, F., Souron, J.P., Dezellus, A., Plaindoux, P.
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Language:English
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Summary:Zr65Cu17.5Al7.5Ni10 (at.%) and Zr65Cu15Al10Ni10 (at.%) glass forming alloy microstructures have been investigated by means of optical and electron microscopies. They are composed of a fine eutectic matrix with eutectic dendrites (EDs) that have peculiar morphologies. Al and Cu concentrations, in these alloys, favour primary dendrites and determine the ED morphologies and compositions. Their locations within the microstructures suggest a two-step solidification process of the two undercooled melts. The identified crystalline phases indicate the occurrence of solid state phase transformations in agreement with the structural defects observed in the grains. The crystalline phases can be classified into Zr-rich, Cu-rich, Ni-rich and Al-rich compounds resulting from competing diffusion between Cu, Ni, and Al in the melts.
ISSN:0966-9795
DOI:10.1016/j.intermet.2008.01.014