Metallic Glass Examination

Abstract

One of the most dynamically evolving fields within materials science and modern engineering research is the investigation of amorphous metals, more commonly referred to as metallic glasses. Owing to their unique disordered atomic structure and the resulting exceptional physical properties, metallic glasses present a wide spectrum of application opportunities in high-technology sectors, particularly in electronics, medical technology, and aerospace engineering. The objective of the present research was to produce metallic glasses through strip casting, using two fundamental metals aluminum and tin as well as their alloys. The application of an exceptionally high cooling rate during the casting process enables the molten metal to solidify into a disordered, amorphous ribbon structure. This structural state imparts to metallic glasses their distinctive dual character simultaneously metallic and glass-like while also giving rise to material properties that differ significantly from those of the base metals. Within the scope of this study, several alloy compositions were prepared and subsequently characterized with respect to their electrical resistance and magnetic susceptibility. The experimental data were systematically recorded, tabulated, and analyzed to evaluate the influence of varying alloying ratios on the resulting material properties. The aim of this work extends beyond the mere presentation of measurements; it seeks to elucidate the degree to which amorphous metallic ribbons diverge from their crystalline counterparts, and to explore the potential technological applications that such materials may offer for future engineering solutions. Beyond the current findings, the long-term ambition of this research is to extend the investigation to additional metals and alloy systems. Such a comparative approach will enable broader insights and foster a more comprehensive understanding of the properties and applicability of metallic glasses. Keywords: metalis glass, examination, alloy