Abstract
Carbon short fiber reinforced Zr50.5Cu36.45Ni4.05Al9 metallic glass matrix composite was synthesized. The microstructure, thermal behavior, and compressive property of composite are investigated. The improvement of thermal stability and Young’s modulus are due to the addition of short carbon fiber. The limited reaction occurs between the matrix and short fiber by reducing the reactive time, and only a ZrC reaction zone with about 150 nm in width forms. Such interfacial reaction can improve the wettability and tighten the bonding at the interface, and consequently enhance the strength of composite. The effect of interfacial reactive production on the compressive property is also discussed.
