Metallic Amorphous Alloy Reinforcements in Light Metal Matrices

• Main Authors: Jayalakshmi, S. (Author), Gupta, M. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Materials,
• Subjects: Materials science.; Nanoscale science.; Nanoscience.; Nanostructures.; Nanotechnology.; Metals.; Materials Science.; Metallic Materials.; Nanotechnology and Microengineering.; Nanoscale Science and Technology.; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Methods.

This book presents cutting-edge research on the design and development of novel, advanced high-strength, light-weight materials via the incorporation of novel reinforcements, namely, metallic amorphous alloys/bulk metallic glasses (BMG), in light metal matrix composites (LMMCs) based on Al and Mg. T...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Light Metal Matrix Composites
• Background
• Processing Techniques
• Microstructural and Mechanical Properties
• Limitations
• Metallic Amorphous Alloys/Bulk Metallic Glasses
• Background
• Production Methods
• Structural, Thermal and Mechanical Properties
• Drawbacks
• Light Metal Matrix Composites with Amorphous Alloys/Bulk Metallic Glasses Reinforcements
• Synthesis
• Matrix-Reinforcement Systems and Properties
• Advantages and Applications
• Future Prospects and Conclusions.