Fig. 7: Fracture morphology of a BMG sample with a gradient free volume content.
From: Tailored hardening of ZrCuAl bulk metallic glass induced by 2D gradient rejuvenation

a, b SEM images of the fracture surface and side surface of the Zr60Cu30Al10 BMG samples. c, d Schematic diagram of major shear planes, which propagated to form a fracture surface, and minor shear planes.