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Molecular Dynamics Simulation Reveals Insights into Glass Formation of Cu54Hf46 Alloy

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Researchers from Trakya University have conducted a comprehensive study on the rapid solidification process of the Cu54Hf46 alloy using molecular dynamics simulations. The study aimed to investigate the microstructural evolution and glass formation process of the alloy during rapid solidification. The research revealed significant insights into the glass formation process, including the identification of icosahedral-like clusters and their linkage types. The study found that Cu-centered clusters are more likely to form icosahedral or similar motifs than Hf-centered clusters.

Key Takeaways:

  • The research utilized molecular dynamics simulations to study the rapid solidification process of the Cu54Hf46 alloy.
  • The study aimed to investigate the microstructural evolution and glass formation process of the alloy during rapid solidification.
  • The research identified icosahedral-like clusters and their linkage types as the main cause of the splitting of the second peaks of the g(r) curves.
  • Cu-centered clusters were found to be more likely to form icosahedral or similar motifs than Hf-centered clusters.
  • The research provided a detailed analysis of the potential energy, partial pair distribution functions [gijr], structure factor [S(q)], coordination numbers, and glass transition temperature (Tg) of the alloy.
  • The study investigated the positions, heights, and widths of the first peak and valley of gijr/g(r), as well as the positions of the two sub-peaks of the second peak.
  • The research concluded that the findings will contribute positively to understanding the microstructural evolution and glass formation process of the Cu54Hf46 alloy during rapid solidification.
  • The study was supported by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkiye.
  • The research has been peer-reviewed and published in The Journal of Chemical Physics.

Statistics:

  • The research focused on the Cu54Hf46 alloy, which consists of 54% copper (Cu) and 46% hafnium (Hf).
  • The study utilized molecular dynamics simulations using tight-binding potential to investigate the rapid solidification process.
  • The research identified icosahedral-like clusters in the supercooled liquids and glasses of the alloy.
  • The study found that Cu-centered full icosahedra (0, 0, 12, 0) and Cu- and Hf-centered icosahedral-like clusters accounted for high fractions of the alloy.
  • The research analyzed the bond angle distribution functions (BADs) and Voronoi tessellation to investigate the microstructural evolution of the alloy.
  • The study found that the mean square displacements and specific heat of the alloy were analyzed to investigate its transport properties.

Sources:

  • "Molecular dynamics simulation on glass formation, microstructural evolution, and transport properties of Cu54Hf46 alloy during rapid solidification." The Journal of Chemical Physics, 2025;163(14).
  • NewsRx. Data on Chemical Physics Detailed by Researchers at Trakya University (Molecular dynamics simulation on glass formation, microstructural evolution, and transport properties of Cu54Hf46 alloy during rapid solidification). Physics Week. October 21, 2025; p 279.

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