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Effects of processing parameters on the levitation force of melt-processed YBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub {ital x}}

Journal Article · · Journal of Materials Research
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  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-5637 (United States)
  2. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 (United States)

Melt processing of YBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub {ital x}} (Y-123) with a NdBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub {ital x}}-123 single-crystal seed has been used to grow large single-grain Y-123 samples. Processing parameters have been varied to observe the resulting differences in the levitation force of the samples. Increased hold time above the peritectic temperature and increased undercooling temperature have been observed to be beneficial in enhancing the levitation force of the samples. The levitation force measurements have been correlated with magnetization measurements on the crushed domains.

Research Organization:
Purdue Research Foundation
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-90ER45427
OSTI ID:
115806
Journal Information:
Journal of Materials Research, Journal Name: Journal of Materials Research Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 10; ISSN JMREEE; ISSN 0884-2914
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English