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  • Nanotechnology

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  • Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) offer high strength but often suffer from limited ductility.
  • Enhancing both ductility and work-hardening in BMGs is crucial for advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an ultra-strong titanium-based bulk metallic glass composite with enhanced ductility and work-hardening.
  • To investigate the microstructure-property relationships and performance of these novel composites.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) effect to create functionally graded composites.
  • Characterizing the microstructure, mechanical properties, wear, and corrosion resistance of the developed composites.
  • Comparative analysis with Ti-6Al-4V alloy under dynamic polarization and friction conditions.

Main Results:

  • Achieved functionally graded composites with a continuous gradient microstructure.
  • The austenitic center demonstrated excellent plasticity and toughness.
  • The amorphous surface exhibited high strength, hardness, and superior wear corrosion resistance.
  • BMGCs showed enhanced spontaneous passivation compared to Ti-6Al-4V.
  • Demonstrated good friction-reduction and anti-wear properties with no crystallization on the friction surface.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Ti-based BMG composite effectively utilizes the TRIP effect to balance strength and ductility.
  • The composite exhibits excellent mechanical properties, wear resistance, and corrosion behavior, outperforming Ti-6Al-4V.
  • This material holds significant promise for demanding engineering applications requiring high performance and durability.