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Kinetics of the oxidation of Ba/sub 2/YCu/sub 3/O/sub x/ ceramics

Journal Article · · J. Mat. Res.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6976467
The kinetics of the oxidation of dense and porous samples of Ba/sub 2/YCu/sub 3/O/sub x/ ceramic have been determined by gravimetric analysis at 400--700 /sup 0/C. At 600 /sup 0/C and above, the rate decreases as the thickness of the oxidized layer increases. At 500 /sup 0/C and below, the kinetics show a linear relation that indicates that the oxidized layer does not protect the ceramic. Dilatometric, microscopic, and high-temperature x-ray data suggest that fractures in the oxide layer at the lower temperatures are caused by the large volume decrease that accompanies the change in oxygen stoichiometry.
Research Organization:
ATandT Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
OSTI ID:
6976467
Journal Information:
J. Mat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Mat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 3:4; ISSN JMREE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English