Static mechanical properties for Ca48Mg27Cu 25 bulk metallic glass by ultrasonic velocity measurement

Abstract

The static mechanical properties of a Ca48Mg27Cu 25 bulk metallic glass were investigated using a technique of ultrasonic measurement and compressive test. The Young's modulus (E), Poisson's ratio (v), shear modulus (G) and bulk modulus (B) for the Ca48Mg 27Cu25 alloy at room temperature are significantly smaller than those for Zr- and Pd- based bulk metallic glasses. The values of E, v, G and B for the Ca48Mg27Cu25 alloy are 29.8GPa, 0.230, 12.1GPa and 18.4GPa, respectively. The results of compression test for the Ca48Mg27Cu25 alloy have been also described. © 2009 IOP Publishing Ltd.