A (Mg65Cu10Ni10Y10Zn5)91Zr9 bulk metallic glass matrix composite, reinforced by in situ formed intermetallic phase, has been fabricated. In contrast to the monolithic Mg-based bulk metallic glasses (BMGs), the composite showed much higher fracture strength of 1039 MPa and a significant plastic strain of more than 5%. Moreover, the effect of in situ formed intermetallic phase on the corrosion behaviour of the composite was also studied. The results indicated that the corrosion resistance of the composite was only slightly lower than that of the monolithic Mg-based BMGs, but still much higher than that of the AZ31 magnesium alloy. This finding gives us a new clue to enhance the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of Mg-based alloy by designing appropriate metallic glass composites.
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