Strength-improved Zr-based metallic glass/porous tungsten phase composite by hydrostatic extrusion

Hydrostatic extrusion, as a quite rarely applied technique, is used for the deformation of the Zr-based metallic glass/porous tungsten phase composite prepared by pressure infiltration. The fracture strength increases from 1852 MPa for the as-cast composite to 2112 MPa for the as-extruded composite. An apparent work hardening behavior was also observed in the as-extruded composite. The improved mechanical properties of the as-extruded composite are proposed to contribute to the stable interface between the metallic glass phase and the tungsten phase and the high dislocation density of the tungsten phase. (c) 2007 American Institute of Physics.