Overview

In spite of the large amount of research activity in this subfield of materials science and engineering, there is no single book available that provides background information, methods of synthesis, characterization procedures, properties, and potential and existing applications.of bulk metallic glasses. Written in an easy-to-understand style by pioneering researchers in this field, Bulk Metallic Glasses is one of the first books to coherently discuss the synthesis, processing, properties, and applications of these unique materials. The book explores the differences between nanocrystalline, glassy, and amorphous solids as well as the thermodynamics and kinetics and various processing methods of glass formation. It critically compares the different criteria for glass formation, describes the advantages and limitations of experimental methods for synthesizing bulk metallic glasses in assorted sizes and shapes, and examines the kinetics of crystallization/devitrification and the mechanisms of transformations. It also covers the density, diffusivity, thermal expansion, electrical resistivity, specific heat, viscosity, corrosion resistance, mechanical behavior, and magnetic properties of bulk metallic glasses. After presenting a wide array of applications, the book concludes with a discussion on the future of these materials. The adoption of bulk metallic glasses into existing systems is besieged by many obstacles but due to their interesting combination of properties, future applications may be unlimited. A one-stop resource on all aspects of bulk metallic glasses, this book demonstrates the immense potential of these novel materials. It clearly elucidates the background, detailed methods of synthesis and characterization, structure, and properties of bulk metallic glasses.

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Author:   C. Suryanarayana (University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA) ,  A. Inoue (Josai University Educational Corporation, Tokyo, Japan)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.930kg
ISBN:  

9781420085969

ISBN 10:   1420085964
Pages:   565
Publication Date:   24 August 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction Motivation Advanced Materials Rapid Solidification Processing Mechanical Alloying Outline of the Book Metallic Glasses Distinction between Crystals and Glasses Differences between Amorphous Alloys and Metallic Glasses The Concepts of Glass Formation Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Glass Formation Methods to Synthesize Metallic Glasses Bulk Metallic Glasses Potential Resources of Literature on Metallic Glasses Glass-Forming Ability of Alloys Critical Cooling Rate Reduced Glass Transition Temperature Deep Eutectics Topological Models Bulk Metallic Glasses Inoue Criteria Exceptions to the Above Criteria New Criteria Transformation Temperatures of Glasses Thermodynamic Modeling Structural and Topological Parameters Physical Properties Computational Approaches Miscellaneous Criteria Criteria for Glass Formation by Non-Solidification Methods Synthesis of Bulk Metallic Glasses Principles of Rapid Solidification Processing General Techniques to Achieve High Rates of Solidification Melt Spinning Bulk Metallic Glasses Bulk Metallic Glass Casting Methods Bulk Metallic Glass Composites Mechanical Alloying Bulk Metallic Glass Foams Crystallization Behavior Methodology Crystallization Modes in Melt-Spun Ribbons Differences in the Crystallization Behavior between Melt-Spun Ribbons and Bulk Metallic Glasses Thermal Stability of Metallic Glasses Crystallization Temperatures and Their Compositional Dependence Annealing of Bulk Metallic Glasses Effect of Environment Effect of Pressure during Annealing Physical Properties Density Thermal Expansion Diffusion Electrical Resistivity Specific Heat Viscosity Corrosion Behavior Terminology and Methodology Copper-Based Bulk Metallic Glasses Iron-Based Bulk Metallic Glasses Magnesium-Based Bulk Glassy Alloys Nickel-Based Bulk Metallic Glasses Titanium-Based Bulk Metallic Glasses Zirconium-Based Bulk Metallic Glasses Other Bulk Metallic Glassy Alloys Mechanical Behavior Deformation Behavior Deformation Maps Temperature Rise at Shear Bands Strength Ductility Fatigue Yield Behavior BMG Composites Magnetic Properties Soft Magnetic Materials Nanocrystalline Alloys Hard Magnetic Materials Applications Special Characteristics of Bulk Metallic Glasses Structural Applications Chemical Applications Magnetic Applications Miscellaneous Applications Epilogue Size and Shape Mechanical Properties Magnetic Properties Fundamental Properties Index References appear at the end of each chapter.

Reviews

! interesting results, as well as all fundamental and applied topics, are systematically described in this book ! This book is suitable for young researchers in materials science and applied physics who are interested in learning about bulk metallic glasses and are looking for a guidebook to launch research into this exciting materials field. Also, this book can be perfectly used as a textbook for students in graduate schools. --From the Foreword by C.T. Liu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Auburn University, Alabama, USA

... interesting results, as well as all fundamental and applied topics, are systematically described in this book ... This book is suitable for young researchers in materials science and applied physics who are interested in learning about bulk metallic glasses and are looking for a guidebook to launch research into this exciting materials field. Also, this book can be perfectly used as a textbook for students in graduate schools. -From the Foreword by C.T. Liu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Auburn University, Alabama, USA

Author Information

C. Suryanarayana is a professor of materials science and engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. A fellow of ASM International and one of the most cited researchers in materials science and engineering, Dr. Suryanarayana has published more than 330 technical papers in archival journals and authored/edited 19 books and conference proceedings. His research over the last 40 years has spanned rapid solidification processing, mechanical alloying, metallic glasses, superconductivity, quasicrystals, and nanostructured materials. He is the recipient of several awards, including the National Metallurgists' Day Award of the Government of India. A. Inoue is the president of Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan. For the past 20 years, he has pioneered the field of bulk metallic glasses through systematic synthesis, characterization, and applications. Also one of the most cited researchers in materials science and engineering, Dr. Inoue has published over 2,000 papers in archival journals and edited several conference proceedings and books. He also holds over 200 patents and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2010 Acta Materialia, Inc. Gold Medal.

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