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Title: Microstructure and associated properties of YBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub x} superconductors prepared by melt-processing techniques

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OSTI ID:10145636

From the standpoint of applications, melt-processed bulk YBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub x} (YBCO) superconductors are of considerable interest. We have studied the microstructure and levitation force of melt-processed YBCO, YBCO plus Y{sub 2}BaCuO{sub 5}, and YBCO plus Pt samples. Large single crystalline samples, grown using a seeding technique, were also studied. The levitation force is highest in melt-processed samples made by the seeding technique. 6 figs, 24 refs.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (United States). Materials and Components Technology Div.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
10145636
Report Number(s):
ANL/MCT/CP-76965; CONF-930202-6; ON: DE93010675
Resource Relation:
Conference: Annual meeting of the Metallurgical Society,Denver, CO (United States),21-25 Feb 1993; Other Information: PBD: Mar 1993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English