Binary Zr-Ni/Co metallic glass films: Role of the structural state on their durability

It is found that the surface morphology of TFMGs was very smooth with a compact and dense microstructure. When heated, glassy films exhibit a high structural stability (up to 440 °C) with crystallization occurring through a multistage process for the Co-containing film. Whatever the coating, Zr affords its beneficial passive-ability, while crystallization process accelerates the global corrosion kinetics. Corrosion mechanisms of the Zr-based TFMGs were discussed in the light of the alloying element (Ni or Co) and the structure of films (amorphous or crystallized).