Structure, Properties, and Applications of Amorphous Alloys
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metallic Functional Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Amorphous alloys, characterized by short-range atomic order and lack of long-range crystallinity, are fabricated via rapid solidification. Their disordered atomic structure confers the following exceptional properties: high strength (up to 5 GPa), excellent elastic deformation capacity (up to 2%), and superior wear and corrosion resistance due to the absence of grain boundaries. Magnetically, certain compositions exhibit high saturation magnetization, low coercivity, and low magnetostriction, making them ideal for soft magnetic applications. Above the glass transition temperature, their glassy nature enables thermoplastic forming of intricate geometries. These attributes underpin their diverse applications in electronics, medical devices, and structural components.
With ongoing advancements in manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing and thermomechanical processing, amorphous alloys are poised to drive further innovation across industries.
Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following: atomic structures and phase-formation mechanisms of amorphous alloys, their mechanical, magnetic, and corrosion properties, and innovative applications in electronics, energy, medical, and structural engineering. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research to advance amorphous alloys manufacturing and industrial applications.
We look forward to your submissions.
Prof. Dr. Fuping Dai
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- amorphous alloys
- atomic structure
- mechanical properties
- magnetic properties
- corrosion resistance
- thermoplastic forming
- applications
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