Application of computed tomography for an analysis of composite with fine dispersive reinforcement made of the Fe65Co10Ni3W2B20 alloy

Abstract

Purpose: The paper presents the results of microstructure and mechanical properties ofcomposites resulting from a combination of powders of metallic glasses with an epoxy resin(Epidian 100). The study was performed using computed tomography.Design/methodology/approach: The filler used was made of a Fe65Co10Ni3W2B20amorphous alloy based on, showing in the state after the formation the soft magneticproperties. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of the fraction of the compositepowders on the microstructure parameters (mean pore diameter and pore volume fraction)and the properties of the obtained composites.Findings: Based on the survey it was found out that size fraction used does not affectthe value of the modulus of elasticity linear composites studied. It was also shown that thecomposites analysed in an attempt to compress the cross cracked grain boundaries. Theinfluence fraction powders and change the share of the pore size depending on the fractionof the filler.Research limitations/implications: No studies of the magnetic properties determinethe usefulness of these materials in the electronics industry.Practical implications: Practical implications are to size the test specimens in the limitedrange of tests. In the future, it is planned to produce samples with a larger diameter.Originality/value: The paper presents a new group of composites-based metallic glassesconditions characterised by good properties produced a simple and inexpensive method.