Partially crystalline metallic glass Fe38Ni36B18Si8 was produced by rapidly solidifying in the form of ribbon. Chemical composition and homogeneity of the sample were determined using Scanning Electron Microscopy, equipped with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The diffractogram exhibits a characteristic diffuse halo pattern superimposed with crystalline peaks, indicating existence of crystalline phases. The crystallization kinetics in non-isothermal conditions was studied by Differential Scanning Calorimetry. The electrical resistivity and the dimensions of samples Fe38Ni36B18Si8 were measured at room temperature. The temperature dependence of electrical resistivity was studied from 80 to 273 K. The measurements have shown a positive coefficient of electrical resistivity.

This paper presents the research results of a melt-spun Cu47Zr43Al6Y4 metallic glass. Examinations of its surface, chemical composition and electric resistance had previously been performed and published. Characterization was continued by an x-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and microhardness measurements. XRD analysis has unambiguously confirmed that the sample is completely amorphous. DSC measurements were performed with different heating rates which made it possible not only to calculate activation energies, but also to analyse the crystallization process itself. Microhardness measurements have been performed on both sides of the sample.

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