Correlations between elastic moduli and molar volume in metallic glasses

We report clear correlations between bulk modulus (K) and average molar volume Vm, and between Poisson’s ratio ν and Vm for various bulk metallic glasses. The origin for the correlations between elastic moduli and Vm are discussed. The established correlation, associated with Poisson’s ratio ν, and since the ν correlates with plasticity of metallic glasses, indicates that the average molar volume is important factor to be considered for plastic metallic glasses searching. The found correlations also suggest a close relation between the mechanical properties and the short-range atomic bonding, and assist in understanding deformation behavior in metallic glasses.