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Optimization of superconducting NbTi alloys. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7313859

The major practical applications of superconductors require high critical current densities at high fields. For NbTi alloys these values may be increased by adding copper and by carrying out an optimized heat treatment during production of the wires. Suitable methods were elaborated for melting the alloys, forming the ingots, and wire drawing. For copper surrounded wires (single filament) of a three-component alloy containing 2% Cu critical current densities could be achieved 50% higher compared to binary NbTi alloys. This increasing of current-carrying capacity may be explained from the microstructure of these alloys (electron microscope investigations). (auth)

Research Organization:
Krupp (Friedr.) G.m.b.H., Essen (Germany, F.R.)
OSTI ID:
7313859
Report Number(s):
N-76-27413; BMFT-FB-T-75-35
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English