Time dependent nucleation in a bulk metallic glass forming alloy

  • T. K. Croat
  • , K. F. Kelton

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Abstract

The effect of composition on the time-dependent nucleation rates in Zr65Al7.5Ni10Cu17.5 glasses is investigated to better understand nucleation processes in partitioning systems. As-quenched glasses were annealed to produce a homogeneous dispersion of nanocrystals within the amorphous matrix. The nucleation rates were estimated from the number of crystallites produced as function of annealing time, using scanning transmission electron microscopy. Experimental results for single and multiple-step annealing treatments are presented. The nucleation results are discussed briefly within the time-dependent model of the classical theory of nucleation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)137-142
Number of pages6
JournalMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume481
StatePublished - 1998
EventProceedings of the 1997 MRS Fall Symposium - Boston, MA, USA
Duration: Dec 2 1997Dec 5 1997

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