Elaboration of bulk metallic glasses by powder densification using spark plasma sintering

S. Cardinal, J. M. Pelletier, J. Qiao, G. Bonnefont, G. Xie

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Abstract

Bulk metallic glasses are usually directly prepared by rapid cooling from the melt. However, for some compositions, amorphous materials can be produced only with a limited size. Therefore another solution to produce large specimen is to get first amorphous powders and then to densify these powders. Different processes have been used to densify, for instance recently by spark plasma sintering (SPS). The present paper addresses the influence of the processing conditions on the densification and mechanical properties of a Cu51.6-Zr43.0-Al5.4 (at.%) bulk metallic glass obtained by SPS. Influence of experimental parameters has been studied: sintering time and temperature, applied pressure, size of the sample. The conditions to obtain a dense, amorphous and hard specimen have been determined. After optimization, a fully dense sample with a diameter of 30mm has been obtained with a hardness HV0.3 = 535. In conclusion, this processing shows great potential for various applications in manufacturing bulk metallic glasses.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld PM 2016 Congress and Exhibition
PublisherEuropean Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA)
ISBN (Electronic)9781899072484
StatePublished - 2016
EventWorld Powder Metallurgy 2016 Congress and Exhibition, World PM 2016 - Hamburg, Germany
Duration: 9 Oct 201613 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameWorld PM 2016 Congress and Exhibition

Conference

ConferenceWorld Powder Metallurgy 2016 Congress and Exhibition, World PM 2016
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityHamburg
Period9/10/1613/10/16

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