The basic thermodynamic aspects of glass‐formation in metallic systems are reviewed. In particular, the specific features of a phase diagram with respect to glass‐formation are evidenced. On the basis of the regular solution model, the effect of various thermodynamic quantities on the free energy difference between undercooled liquid and crystal phases are outlined. In order to describe the amorphous phase, a specific heat difference between liquid and solid phases in the undercooling regime is introduced in the CALPHAD assessment of various binary systems. The glass‐transition is described as a second order transition. Examples are given for different systems, including Fe‐B and Cu‐Mg. From the description of the free energy of various phases as a function of composition and temperature, the driving forces for nucleation of crystal phases and the T0 curves are estimated.

Phase diagrams and glass formation in metallic systems / Baricco, M.; Palumbo, M.. - In: ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS. - ISSN 1438-1656. - 9:6(2007), pp. 454-467. [10.1002/adem.200700045]

Phase diagrams and glass formation in metallic systems

Palumbo, M.
2007-01-01

Abstract

The basic thermodynamic aspects of glass‐formation in metallic systems are reviewed. In particular, the specific features of a phase diagram with respect to glass‐formation are evidenced. On the basis of the regular solution model, the effect of various thermodynamic quantities on the free energy difference between undercooled liquid and crystal phases are outlined. In order to describe the amorphous phase, a specific heat difference between liquid and solid phases in the undercooling regime is introduced in the CALPHAD assessment of various binary systems. The glass‐transition is described as a second order transition. Examples are given for different systems, including Fe‐B and Cu‐Mg. From the description of the free energy of various phases as a function of composition and temperature, the driving forces for nucleation of crystal phases and the T0 curves are estimated.
2007
9
6
454
467
Baricco, M.; Palumbo, M.
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