The term amorphous describes the arrangement of individual atoms as they exist within a material. Conventional metals possess atoms in a high organized structure, a crystalline arrangement. However, with the proper chemical composition and processing techniques the structure can be changed to form a disorganized atomic arrangement, an amorphous structure.
Amorphous alloys, or metallic glasses, are stronger, harder, and more corrosion resistant than conventional metal alloys. They can be tailored to form nano-composite materials of superior hardness and toughness.
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