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Strain-field evolution in a CuZr-based bulk metallic glass composite during tensile deformation

  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Bulk metallic glass composites (BMGCs) reinforced with a B2-CuZr phase exhibit improved ductility. However, the relationship between the macroscopic plastic deformation of BMGCs and the microscopic strain evolution is still poorly understood. Here, we investigated the strain-field evolution of a Cu44.3Zr48Al4Nb3.7 (at%) BMGC by using an in-situ digital image correlation technique during tensile deformation. The strain-field evolution in the composite containing B2-CuZr particles was analysed and compared to that in a Cu47Zr48Al4Nb1 BMG. We found that a high degree of shear strain heterogeneity played a key role in the macroscale plastic deformation, which was attributed to the intrinsic structural heterogeneities. These findings have implications for the development of BMGCs with excellent tensile properties.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)233-237
Number of pages5
JournalMaterials Science and Engineering: A
Volume697
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Jun 2017

Keywords

  • Bulk metallic glass composite
  • Digital image correlation technique
  • Plastic deformation
  • Strain heterogeneity

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