Fabrication of metal/high-temperature superconductor composites by shock compression

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · SAMPE J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6259267

Murr, L E; Eror, N G; Hare, A W

By combining techniques of explosive welding and cladding and shock wave compaction and consolidation of powders, a fabrication technology has been developed for consolidating, bonding, and encapsulating reactive and temperamental copper oxide-based high-Tc superconducting powders in a supporting metal matrix. These ceramic superconductor/metal matrix composites have unique features as precursors to a range of superconductor devices and applications. The fabrication strategy utilizes a concept of prototype manufacturing where processed superconductors are characterized and tested to optimize the process variables and reliable behavior. This strategy, may lead to early commercialization and applications for the new high-Tc oxide superconductors.

• Research Organization: Oregon Graduate Center, Beaverton, OR (US); Northwest Technical Industries, Sequim, WA (US)
• OSTI ID: 6259267
• Journal Information: SAMPE J.; (United States), Journal Name: SAMPE J.; (United States) Vol. 24:6; ISSN SAJUA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
75 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY
BONDING
CERAMICS
CHALCOGENIDES
CLADDING
COMMERCIALIZATION
COPPER COMPOUNDS
COPPER OXIDES
DEPOSITION
ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
FABRICATION
HIGH TEMPERATURE
JOINING
MATERIALS TESTING
OPTIMIZATION
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
POWDERS
PROCESSING
SHOCK WAVES
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
SUPERCONDUCTORS
SURFACE COATING
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TESTING
TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPOUNDS
WELDING