Practical superconductor development for electrical power applications

Technical Report · Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:6112390

Goretta, K C ^[1]

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Development of useful high-critical-temperature (high-{Tc}) superconductors requires synthesis of superconducting compounds; fabrication of wires, tapes, and films from these compounds; production of composite structures that incorporate stabilizers or insulators; and design and testing of efficient components. This report describes technical progress of research and development efforts aimed at producing superconducting components based on the Y-Ba-Ca, Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu, Bi-Pb-Sr-Ca-Cu, and Tl-Ba-Ca-Cu oxide systems. Topics discussed are synthesis and heat treatment of high-{Tc} superconductors, formation of monolithic and composite wires and tapes, superconductor/metal connectors, characterization of structures and superconducting and mechanical properties, and fabrication and properties of thin films. Collaboration with industry and academia is also documented. 42 refs., 18 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6112390
• Report Number(s): ANL-90/47; ON: DE91010015
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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