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Orthorhombic-tetragonal phase transition in high-temperature superconductor YBa/sub 2/Cu/sub 3/O/sub 7/

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.98443· OSTI ID:6512001
We have determined the effect of elevated temperature on the crystal structure and lattice parameters of the single-phase high-temperature superconductor YBa/sub 2/Cu/sub 3/O/sub 7/ using high-temperature x-ray powder diffractometry. This compound is orthorhombic below about 550 /sup 0/C (depending on oxygen partial pressure) and transforms to a tetragonal polymorph at higher temperatures. The reversibility of this transition depends on the oxygen partial pressure. An oxygen ''hopping'' mechanism with possible oxygen loss, which appears consistent with the known structural details, is proposed for the transition.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185
OSTI ID:
6512001
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 51:5; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English