Abstract
The perplexing controversy of whether deformation-induced hardening/softening is intrinsic or extrinsic remains an outstanding fundamental problem in the low-temperature rheology and dynamics of metallic glasses. In this Brief Report, by manipulating nanoscale plastic deformation in a multistep instrumented indentation process, we in situ characterize and definitively elucidate the deformation-driven structural changes in metallic glasses via their strengthening or softening effect on consecutive mechanical behavior.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 132201 |
Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 81 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Apr 12 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics