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Oxidation and crystallization of Zr-based bulk metallic glass due to machining

  • Mustafa Bakkal
  • , Chain T. Liu
  • , Thomas R. Watkins
  • , Ronald O. Scattergood
  • , Albert J. Shih

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

Abstract

Bulk metallic glass was subjected to extreme deformation conditions during machining operation. The flash temperature, oxidation and crystallization within chips from a Zr-based bulk metallic glass were investigated. A near-infrared spectrometer was used to capture the light emission from the tool-chip interface allowing the calculation of the temperature. Very high temperatures in the 2400-2700 K range were observed and associated with the light emission and oxidation in the chips. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed oxidation of chips machined at high cutting speeds. Optical micrographs of polished and etched chip cross-sections showed a dendritic pattern due to crystallization. Using a field emission gun SEM, amorphous and crystalline regions were analyzed. This study demonstrates the oxidation and crystallization of bulk metallic glass during machining. © 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)195-204
JournalIntermetallics
Volume12
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2004
Externally publishedYes

Research Keywords

  • B. Metallic glasses
  • B. Oxidation
  • C. Machining
  • F. Scanning
  • F. X-ray diffraction

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