Abstract
The deformation behavior of rapidly solidified two-phase amorphous Ni-Nb-Y alloy has been investigated by nanoindentation and high-resolution scanning electron microscopy and correlated with the mechanical properties of the two individual phases composing the system (Ni-Y and Ni-Nb). While the elastic deformation of the two-phase alloy obeys the rule of mixtures for a composite, the plastic deformation is governed by the softer matrix but enhanced, in part, by the deflection of shear bands by the globular harder phase. © 2006 Acta Materialia Inc.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 85-88 |
Journal | Scripta Materialia |
Volume | 56 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2007 |
Keywords
- Metallic glasses
- Nanoindentation
- Phase separation
- Rapid solidification