Metallic glass-reinforced metal matrix composites: design, interfaces and properties

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2022-11-22

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Georgarakis K, Dudina DV, Kvashnin VI. (2022) Metallic glass-reinforced metal matrix composites: design, interfaces and properties, Materials, Volume 15, Issue 23, November 2022, Article number 8278

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When metals are modified by second-phase particles or fibers, metal matrix composites (MMCs) are formed. In general, for a given metallic matrix, reinforcements differing in their chemical nature and particle size/morphology can be suitable while providing different levels of strengthening. This article focuses on MMCs reinforced with metallic glasses and amorphous alloys, which are considered as alternatives to ceramic reinforcements. Early works on metallic glass (amorphous alloy)-reinforced MMCs were conducted in 1982–2005. In the following years, a large number of composites have been obtained and tested. Metallic glass (amorphous alloy)-reinforced MMCs have been obtained with matrices of Al and its alloys, Mg and its alloys, Ti alloys, W, Cu and its alloys, Ni, and Fe. Research has been extended to new compositions, new design approaches and fabrication methods, the chemical interaction of the metallic glass with the metal matrix, the influence of the reaction products on the properties of the composites, strengthening mechanisms, and the functional properties of the composites. These aspects are covered in the present review. Problems to be tackled in future research on metallic glass (amorphous alloy)-reinforced MMCs are also identified.

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metal matrix composites, metallic glass, amorphous alloy, reinforcement, microstructure, interface, mechanical properties, electrical conductivity

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