Effect of some metallic additives (Ag, Cd, and Zn) on the crystallization kinetics of glassy Se70Te30 alloy

► The addition of Ag, Cd, and Zn at lower concentration (2 at%) in binary Se70Te30 alloy significantly affects its thermally activated non-isothermal crystallization. ► We have found that the maximum change in different kinetic parameters is observed for Ag additive. ► The peak crystallization temperature depends on the mean atomic weight of the alloy. ► The activation energy of crystallization in ternary alloys is increased with the increase in average heat of atomization.