Mechanism of the deformation-induced nanocrystallization in a Cu-based bulk amorphous alloy under uniaxial compression

• DOI: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2006.01.002
• Publication Date: 2006-02-04T16:00:55Z
• Authors: Seok-Woo Lee; Moo-Young Huh; Soo-Won Chae; Jae-Chul Lee
• Keywords: 0103 physical sciences; 01 natural sciences

A high resolution electron microscopy examination of the fractured Cu50Zr43Al7 amorphous alloy revealed abundant nanocrystallites that had precipitated homogeneously in an amorphous matrix. The mechanism underlying the deformation-induced nanocrystallization behavior observed in a monolithic amorphous alloy was examined from thermodynamic and kinetic perspectives. � 2006 Published by Elsevier Ltd. on behalf of Acta Materialia Inc.