Papers by Author: Dusan Janickovic

Abstract: The U-phase in the Al₇₂Pd_12.8Co_15.2 alloy was studied under non-equilibrium (casting, differential thermal analysis) and near-equilibrium (long-term annealing) conditions to consider its compositional homogeneity. In the investigation, scanning electron microscopy including energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and differential thermal analysis were used. Contrary to the finding reported for the Al_69.8Pd_13.8Co_16.4 alloy, the results obtained for the investigated Al₇₂Pd_12.8Co_15.2 alloy did not confirm the compositional heterogeneity of the near-equilibrium U-phase after annealing at 700°C for 2000 h and at 850°C for 500 h.

Abstract: Bilayer ribbons were prepared by rapid quenching from the melt using a double-nozzle technique. The composition of the layers was selected from the Fe/Co-Si-B and Fe-Cu-Nb-Si-B systems, respectively. Ribbons with typical thickness of 45-50 microns and width of 6 mm and 10 mm exhibited amorphous structure of both layers in as-quenched state. Temperature dependencies of electrical resistivity, dilatation and magnetization have been investigated in the amorphous state and during crystallization of both layers, which take place at different temperatures. The results combined with investigation of the structures formed in each layer and at the layer interface were compared to those of single-layer ribbons having the compositions of each layer, respectively.