Investigation of solidification and crystallization of iron based bulk amorphous alloys

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2004
Erdiller, Emrah Salim
The aim of this study is to form a theoretical model for simulation of glass forming ability of Fe ? Based bulk amorphous alloys, to synthesize Fe ? based multicomponent glassy alloys by using the predictions of the theoretical study, and to analyze the influence of crystallization and solidification kinetics on the microstructural features of this amorphous alloys. For this purpose, first, glass forming ability of Fe ? (Mo, B, Cr, Nb, C) ? X ( X = various alloying elements, selected from the periodic table) ternary alloy systems were simulated for twenty different alloy compositions by using the electronic theory of alloys in pseudopotential approximation and regular solution theory. Then, by using the results of the theoretical study, systematic casting experiments were performed by using centrifugal casting method. The alloying elements were melted with induction under argon atmosphere in alumina crucibles and casted into copper molds of different shapes. Characterization of the cast specimens were performed by using DSC, XRD, SEM, and optical microscopy. Comparison of equilibrium and nonequilibrium solidification structures of cast specimens were also performed so as to verify the existence of the amorphous phase. Good agreement of the results of experimental work, with the predictions of the theoretical study, and the related literature was obtained.

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E. S. Erdiller, “Investigation of solidification and crystallization of iron based bulk amorphous alloys,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2004.