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Effect of stress on the critical current of Nb/sub 3/Sn multifilamentary composite wire

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.88999· OSTI ID:7356951
A critical-current study of flexible Nb/sub 3/Sn multifilamentary composite wires has been conducted at 4 K in magnetic fields to 90 kOe (7.2 x 10/sup 6/ A/m) while the wire is subjected to high mechanical stresses. The results show that at stresses above 1--2 x 10/sup 8/ Pa (strains of 0.1--0.2%) the critical current is significantly degraded, with the magnitude of the reduction dependent on reinforcement techniques used in the wire's construction. The effect increases with magnetic field and results in the introduction of significant resistance at current levels well below the zero-stress critical current. Design considerations for the use of Nb/sub 3/Sn wires in the high-stress environments of large-scale superconducting magnets are discussed. (AIP)
Research Organization:
Cryogenics Division, Institute for Basic Standards, National Bureau of Standards, Boulder, Colorado 80302
OSTI ID:
7356951
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 029:3; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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