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Fabrication of superconductors. [NbTi in Cu, CuNi matrix]

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OSTI ID:7263975
The paper discusses the development of a process for making high performance, fine-filament superconducting wires, utilizing dual matrix stabilization and Nb/sub 46/Ti superconducting filaments. Minimum filament size-achieved was 8 ..mu..m using OFHC copper and Cu/sub 30/Ni matrix materials. Ductility of the NbTi starting material was found to exert a major influence on the properties of the finished wire, and specifications for acceptable NbTi were developed. When specific impurity levels are exceeded, micron size precipitates and large inclusions are found. A rigorous stacking and extrusion procedure was developed. Very high density billets for extrusion were obtained by such techniques as co-drawing the stacking elements, contouring shells on a gear shaper, and hydrostatic compaction. Extrusion parameters discussed are reduction ratios, temperatures, and working speeds. (auth)
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N.Mex. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
7263975
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-76-360; CONF-760508-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English