Liquidmetal® alloy is an amorphous metal-with disordered, non-crystalline atomic structure. The melting temperature is half that of traditional titanium alloys, but after cooling, its hardness is three times that of stainless steel. Its amorphous structure allows it to seamlessly join with ceramics. Liquidmetal® is a bulk metallic glass alloy containing 5 elements: zirconium, titanium, copper, nickel and beryllium. With its low critical cooling rate, bulk amorphous metals can be made into structures with a thickness over one tenth of a millimeter. Zirconium is a common and important part of Liquidmetal® alloy and zirconium dioxide (Zr02) ceramic materials. Because of the ultra-high hardness of the two components, this perfectly smooth bezel is very resistant to scratches and corrosion.
How is the combination of ceramics and liquid metal achieved?
First, a ceramic ring frame is prepared, and scales and numbers are engraved on the ceramic frame and polished. The alloy is heated and pressed into the cavity of the ceramic to remove excess Liquidmetal®. Because the processing temperature of the liquid metal is lower than that of the ordinary metal, the ceramic will not be damaged during the processing. Matte treatment of numbers and scales on Liquidmetal® material. Because the hardness of the ceramic is greater than that of the liquid metal alloy, the frosting of the details will not affect the ceramic bezel. The numbers and scales are finally displayed in the matt ceramic frame, which is eye-catching and vivid.