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Methods of Ex Situ and In Situ Investigations of Structural Transformations: The Case of Crystallization of Metallic Glasses
Published on: June 7, 2018
Structure and properties of metallic glasses
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|January 6, 1978
Summary
Metallic glasses, formed by rapid cooling or condensation, share structural models with nonmetallic glasses. These advanced materials exhibit unique magnetic, superconducting, and mechanical properties with significant technical potential.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Solid State Physics
- Metallurgy
Background:
- Metallic glasses are an emerging class of materials.
- They can be synthesized using rapid melt-quenching or condensation techniques.
- Understanding their structure is key to harnessing their properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey models describing the nature and structure of metallic glasses.
- To compare these models with those of traditional nonmetallic glasses.
- To discuss the unique properties and technical applications of metallic glasses.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of existing literature on metallic glass structures.
- Comparative analysis of structural models for metallic and nonmetallic glasses.
- Discussion of experimental findings on material properties.
Main Results:
- Structural models for metallic glasses are analogous to those of nonmetallic glasses.
- Metallic glasses exhibit distinct magnetic properties.
- Superconducting and mechanical characteristics are also notable.
Conclusions:
- The structural understanding of metallic glasses parallels that of conventional glasses.
- Metallic glasses possess unique properties with considerable technological promise.
- Further research into their properties and applications is warranted.
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