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preparation of 110K (Bi, Pb)-Sr-Ca-Cu-O superconductor from glass precursor

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OSTI ID:7008074

The Bi1.5Pb0.5Sr2Ca2Cu3O(x) glass, prepared by rapid quenching of the melt, showed T(sub g) of 383 C, crystallization temperature of approx. 446 C, melting temperature of approx. 855 C, and bulk density of 5.69 g/cu. cm. in air. The as-quenched glass was oxygen deficient. On heating in O2, it showed a slow, irreversible, and continuous weight gain starting at approx. 530 C. The influence of annealing conditions on the formation of various phases was investigated by XRD and electrical resistivity measurements. The 110K-T(sub c) phase did not form below 840 C. The amount of this phase increased with the sintering time at 840 C. A sample annealed at 840 C for 243 h in air and furnace cooled showed the highest T(sub c)(R=0) of 107.2K and transition width delta T(sub c)(10 to 90 percent) of approx. 2 K.

Research Organization:
Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland, OH (USA)
OSTI ID:
7008074
Report Number(s):
N-90-14108; NASA-CR--185162; E--5131; NAS--1.26:185162; CONF-891020--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English