Fig. 5: Observation of shear band initiation and propagation in the heat-treated samples.
From: Tailored hardening of ZrCuAl bulk metallic glass induced by 2D gradient rejuvenation
a SEM image of the side surface of the heat-treated Zr60Cu30Al10 BMG sample interrupted at a plastic strain of 2.5%. b Schematic diagram of propagation, deflection, branching, and stopping of shear bands initiated on the surfaces of the slow-cooled and fast-cooled parts. c Schematic diagram of the initiations of new shear bands without forming a complete shear band during deformation of a heat-treated BMG sample.
