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B Zhang1, D Q Zhao, M X Pan

  • 1Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100080, China.

Physical Review Letters
|August 11, 2005
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Researchers developed cerium-based bulk metallic glasses with a low glass transition temperature, enabling them to be repeatedly shaped in hot water like plastics. These "metallic plastics" offer unique properties for various applications.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Metallurgy
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) typically exhibit high glass transition temperatures (Tg).
  • Processing of metallic alloys is often limited by high temperatures and lack of thermoplasticity.
  • Developing metallic materials with polymer-like processing characteristics remains a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the development of cerium-based bulk metallic glasses with exceptionally low glass transition temperatures.
  • To demonstrate the thermoplastic behavior and processability of these novel metallic glasses.
  • To explore the potential applications of these materials, referred to as "metallic plastics".

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of cerium-based bulk metallic glass alloys.

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  • Differential scanning calorimetry to determine glass transition temperature (Tg).
  • In-situ shaping experiments in near-boiling water above Tg.
  • Crystallization resistance analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Cerium-based bulk metallic glasses were successfully synthesized with Tg values comparable to or lower than many polymers.
    • These materials exhibited repeatable thermoplastic shaping in near-boiling water.
    • The alloys demonstrated resistance to crystallization, allowing for extended forming times and room-temperature stability.
    • The combination of polymer-like behavior and metallic properties was confirmed.

    Conclusions:

    • Cerium-based bulk metallic glasses represent a new class of materials with exceptionally low Tg.
    • These materials function as "metallic plastics", offering unprecedented thermoplastic processability for metallic alloys.
    • Their unique properties hold significant potential for innovative applications and fundamental research into the supercooled liquid state.