Amorphous alloys surpass E/10 strength limit at extreme strain rates

• Main Authors: Zhu, Wenqing, Li, Zhi, Shu, Hua, Gao, Huajian, Wei, Xiaoding
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Engineering; Molecular analysis; Nucleation
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/174918
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Theoretical predictions of the ideal strength of materials range from E/30 to E/10 (E is Young's modulus). However, despite intense interest over the last decade, the value of the ideal strength achievable through experiments for metals remains a mystery. This study showcases the remarkable spa...