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Formation of Bulk Metallic Glasses and Their Composites

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A great expansion in the number of alloy compositions known to give bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) has occurred in recent years. This progress is reviewed, and factors contributing to glass-forming ability are discussed. Practical strategies for pinpointing compositions with optimum glass-forming ability are presented, with examples of their use. Consideration is also given to the wide range of possibilities for BMG-based composites.

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Li, Y., Poon, S.J., Shiflet, G.J. et al. Formation of Bulk Metallic Glasses and Their Composites. MRS Bulletin 32, 624–628 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs2007.123

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