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Direct observation of discommensurate walls in Bi-Ca-Sr-Cu-O superconductors

Journal Article · · Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (USA)
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  1. Department of Metallurgical Engineering Department of Materials Science, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 (USA)
  2. University Research Center, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435 (USA) WRPC/POOC, Bldg. 450, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433 (USA)

The dislocations and twins in superconducting Bi-Ca-Sr-Cu-O samples are examined by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The results indicate that these defects are inherent to the materials. The grains are large in size (1--10 {mu}m), but they are frequently divided into subgrains by low-angle grain boundaries. Furthermore, evidence is found for discommensurate walls associated with incommensuration along the {ital b} axis.

OSTI ID:
6926246
Journal Information:
Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (USA) Vol. 41:7; ISSN PRBMD; ISSN 0163-1829
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English