Role of addition in formation and properties of Zr-based bulk metallic glasses

A various multicomponent bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) were prepared at a low cooling rates of 1–100 K/s. The effects of various additions on the glass forming ability (GFA), properties and thermal stability of the alloy systems were investigated. The structural and properties changes of the BMGs upon addition were studies using X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, density measurement, and acoustic measurement. It is found that the proper elemental addition can significantly improve the GFA and properties of the bulk glass-forming alloys. The addition is an effective way for improving GFA, and properties of the bulky glass-forming alloys. The roles of the additions in the glass formation, properties and crystallization are discussed.