Semi-Empirical Modelling of Glass Forming Ranges for Y-Co-Si System

Glass forming abilities of a ternary Y-Co-Si system were determined on the basis of combined semi-empirical Miedema's and geometric models. The enthalpy of amorphous and solid solution phases formation, along with the mismatch entropy and GFA parameter, were analysed to indicate compositions with the highest ability for the amorphization. The large atomic radii difference between constituents, especially Y and Si, is the deciding factor of GFA. Compositions ranged between $Y_{33}Si_{67}$ and $Y_{45}Si_{55}$ are the best glass formers.