Microstructure and compressive properties of In-Situ martensite CuZr phase reinforced ZrCuNiAl metallic glass matrix composite

Abstract

In-situ micro-level martensite CuZr phase reinforced Zr 50.5Cu27.45Ni13.45Al9 metallic glass matrix composite was synthesized by copper mold casting. Microstructure and compressive properties of the composite are investigated. The martensite CuZr phase possesses numerous coherent twin boundaries, and holds strong interfacial cohesion with the matrix. They both effectively induce the seeding and branching of shear bands during compression. The compressive properties of the composite are therefore improved. The fracture strength and plastic strain of composite with a diameter or 3 mm is up to 2190 MPa, 5.7% respectively. ©2010 The Japan Institute of Metals.