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A Theory as Clear as Glass
Scientists at The University of Tokyo use computer simulations to model the effects of elemental composition on the glass-forming ability of metallic mixtures, which may lead to tough, electroconductive glasses
Tokyo, Japan - Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo used molecular dynamics calculations to simulate the glass-forming ability of metallic mixtures. They show that even small changes in composition can strongly influence the likelihood that a material will assume a crystalline versus a glassy state upon cooling. This work may lead to a universal theory of glass formation and cheaper, more resilient, electroconductive glass.
Researchers Simulate Glass-Forming Ability of Metallic Mixtures
Written by AZoMDec 14 2020
Scientists at The University of Tokyo use computer simulations to model the effects of elemental composition on the glass-forming ability of metallic mixtures, which may lead to tough, electroconductive glasses. Image Credit: Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo.
The team has demonstrated that even minuscule variations in composition could highly impact the probability that a material will take up a crystalline as against a glassy state when it is cooled. This study could pave the way for a universal theory of glass formation and more resilient, low-cost, electroconductive glass.
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