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Influence of oxygen on the structural stability and superconducting properties of ceramic (Bi,Pb) sub 2 Sr sub 2 Ca sub 2 Cu sub 3 O sub. delta

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.344054· OSTI ID:5375328
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  1. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093 (US)
By post-annealing ceramic samples in various partial pressures of oxygen, the structural stability and superconducting properties of (Bi,Pb){sub 2}Sr{sub 2}Ca{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub {delta}} are demonstrated to be sensitive to {delta}. The small decrease of {ital T}{sub c} with increasing oxygen partial pressure is in agreement with previously reported results on Pb-free samples and may be connected to an optimization of the charge carrier concentration. The collapse of the 2223 phase when post-annealed above 700 {degree}C in pure argon is also documented. It is suggested that this decomposition and the stabilization of the 2223 phase by Pb substitution are both related to the amount of oxygen contained in the (Bi,Pb)-O layers which separate the Sr-Ca-Cu-O perovskite units.
OSTI ID:
5375328
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics; (USA) Vol. 66:8; ISSN 0021-8979; ISSN JAPIA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English