What is Metallic Glass? Published by Metallic glass is metal whose crystal structure has been changed to an amorphous structure similar to that of glass, and it combines the strength of steel with the formability of plastic. Published:March 31, 2016 Related videos The ISS astronauts can now study matter at (almost) absolute zero European School of Materials Offers Masters Program: Study Smart, Go Global Metallurgy Breakthrough: 3D Printing High-Strength Aluminum