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Method of producing superconducting fibers of bismuth strontium calcium copper oxide (Bi(2212) and Bi(2223))

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5730866

This patent describes a method of pendant drop melt extraction forming of superconductive fibers of Bismuth (2212) or (2223) compounds. It comprises heating to a temperature above the melting point of Bi(2212) or (2223) compounds, a superconductive ceramic; contacting the drops with an edge of a cool wheel rotating at a speed of from about 230 rpms to about 430 rpms, which results in formation of fibers from the liquid drops on the wheel; heat treating the fibers at a temperature at from about 820{degrees} C to about 870{degrees} C in air from about 16 hours to about 24 hours to allow crystals of Bismuth ceramic to form within the fibers; and slowly cooling the fibers in to a temperature of at least 200{degrees} C.

Assignee:
Iowa State Univ. Research Foundation, Inc., Ames, IA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5053384
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-492932
OSTI ID:
5730866
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English