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An sup 17 O NMR study on oxygen exchange in YBa sub 2 Cu sub 3 O sub 7-x

Journal Article · · Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (USA)

This study evaluated the effect of reaction conditions on the extent and uniformity of {sup 17}O-labeled YBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub 7-x}. It was shown by {sup 17}O NMR spectroscopy and high-resolution SIMS that statistical {sup 17}O-enrichment is achieved at high temperatures by synthesis from oxides under an {sup 17}O{sub 2} atmosphere, or by direct {sup 17}O{sub 2} exchange of preformed YBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub 7-x}. Nonuniform enrichment can be achieved at low temperatures and with the use of short reaction times. An {sup 17}O{sub 2} circulator is described which proved useful for handling, purifying, and recovering the labeled oxygen.

OSTI ID:
6553080
Journal Information:
Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (USA) Vol. 86:2; ISSN 0022-4596; ISSN JSSCB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English