Shear band formation and mechanical properties of cold-rolled bulk metallic glass and metallic glass matrix composite

The effects of cold rolling on the mechanical properties of monolithic Vitreloy 1 (Zr41.2Ti13.8Cu12.5Ni10Be22.5) BMG and ductile phase reinforced in-situ composite (Zr56.3Ti13.8Cu6.9Ni5.6Nb5.0Be12.5) have been investigated. The bend strength of the as-cast composite was lower than that of the as-cast monolithic BMG. However, the bend deflection of the as-cast composite (similar to 1.0 mm) was significantly higher than that of the as-cast monolithic BMG. The ductility of the monolithic BMGs is improved by cold rolling. In contrast, the ductility of the metallic glass matrix composite is deteriorated after cold rolling. (C) 2005 Springer Science + Business Media, Inc.