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Superconducting properties of La/sub 2-//sub x/Ba/sub x/CuO/sub 4/

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States)
We show that the superconducting transition temperature T/sub c/ of La/sub 2-//sub x/Ba/sub x/CuO/sub 4/ as a function of barium content (0less than or equal toxless than or equal to0.25, determined by mutual inductance measurements) has two maxima, both T/sub c/approx. =25 K, near compositions x = 0.09 and x-0.15. Between these two maxima is a local minimum (T/sub c/ about 5 K) for x = 0.12. dc magnetization data are also reported for six compositions. Anomalies in electrical resistance appear near T = 50--60 K at compositions 0.10less than or equal toxless than or equal to0.125. Many samples clearly show a second resistive superconducting transition near 30 K in addition to the bulk transition most clearly observed magnetically. The variation of T/sub c/ with composition is discussed in relation to the occurrence of resistance anomalies. The tetragonal lattice parameters at room temperature are consistent with previous work, and show no obvious anomalies. The sample preparation procedures are discussed in detail.
Research Organization:
Division of Materials Science, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973
OSTI ID:
7090191
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States) Vol. 38:7; ISSN PRBMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English