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Degradation of superconductivity in A15 V/sub 3/Si by explosive compression

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States)
We have found that explosive compression similar to that used to create A15 Nb/sub 3/Si seriously degrades superconductivity in A15 V/sub 3/Si which, before compression, was typical of well-ordered material. Specifically, the midpoint of the bulk superconducting transition is depressed by 1.8 K, the bulk transition width is increased by a factor of 3, and the specific heat ..gamma.. is decreased by more than 20% compared to the starting material. Implications of these results for the ultimate achievable transition temperature in A15 Nb/sub 3/Si are discussed.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
OSTI ID:
6063258
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States) Vol. 31:5; ISSN PRBMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English