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Metallic glasses

Properties and applications

Metallic glasses are metals with a structure similar to glass. Their properties make them ideal for a wide range of applications, including electronic devices, medical implants and sports equipment

Computer-generated model of an amorphous metal

The terms in bold link to topics in the AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CCEA A-level specifications, as well as the IB, Pre-U and SQA exam specifications.

The atomic structure of metallic glasses determines their material properties, including their Young modulus, strength, electrical resistivity and resistance to corrosion.

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