Abstract
In this study, the stress corrosion cracking behavior and bioactivity of Ti-Zr-Cu-Pd-Sn bulk metallic glass (BMG) were investigated. The results revealed that the Ti-based BMG exhibited similar tensile behavior in Hanks' solution with a slightly lower strength than that in air. A bioactive surface layer composed of calcium phosphate compound was obtained after a two-step treatment on the Ti-based BMGs. Hydrothermal-electrochemical treatment was effective to form a porous surface layer by increasing the Ti content and decreasing the Cu content in the surface. Consequently, pre-calcium treatment accelerated the nucleation of calcium phosphate particles. After hydrothermal-electrochemical and pre-calcium treatments, following by soaking in Hanks' solution, homogeneous calcium phosphate layer formed on the Ti-based metallic glass.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S123-S127 |
Journal | Journal of Alloys and Compounds |
Volume | 615 |
Issue number | S1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 Dec 5 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Corrosion
- Metallic glasses
- Microstructure
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry