Microwave-induced sintering of NiNbTiPt metallic glass blended with Sn powders using a single-mode applicator

Microwave (MW) processing is emerging as an innovative and highly effective material processing method offering many advantages over conventional methods especially for sintering application. In the present study, using a mixed powder of the Ni₅₅Nb₂₅Ti₁₅Pt₅metallic glassy powder prepared by an argon gas atomization process blended with 50 vol.% Sn powder, the MW-induced heating and sintering were carried out by a single-mode 2.45 GHz MW applicator in a magnetic field maximum. The structure and thermal stability of the sintered glassy composite specimens were investigated. The addition of Sn particles enhanced densification of the sintered Ni-based metallic glassy alloy powders.