How do metallic glasses’ atomic configuration affect their glass forming ability? (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

How do metallic glasses’ atomic configuration affect their glass forming ability?

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Researchers compared the atomic cofigurations of PNCP with other metallic glasses PNP and PCP to find which characteristic atomic configurations of PNCP lend it its excellent glass forming ability.

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Prof. Shinya Hosokawa from Kumamoto University

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