In all amorphous alloys investigated by positrons, intrinsic defects with a vacancy-like local structure have been identified. These empty spaces in M1 type alloys are larger than the Bernal holes and their concentration is so high (10** minus **3 to 10** minus **2) that these intrinsic defects must be considered as constituent parts of the amorphous structure. In the M2 type alloys the intrinsic defect concentration is comparatively low. In both types of amorphous alloys radiation-induced defects have been observed. After low temperature irradiation the defects behave like close Frenkel pairs.    «

In all amorphous alloys investigated by positrons, intrinsic defects with a vacancy-like local structure have been identified. These empty spaces in M1 type alloys are larger than the Bernal holes and their concentration is so high (10** minus **3 to 10** minus **2) that these intrinsic defects must be considered as constituent parts of the amorphous structure. In the M2 type alloys the intrinsic defect concentration is comparatively low. In both types of amorphous alloys radiation-induced defec...    »