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Synthesis of superconducting magnesium diboride objects

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OSTI ID:875021
A process to produce magnesium diboride objects from boron objects with a similar form is presented. Boron objects are reacted with magnesium vapor at a predetermined time and temperature to form magnesium diboride objects having a morphology similar to the boron object's original morphology.
Research Organization:
Ames Laboratory (AMES), Ames, IA; Iowa State University, Ames, IA (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation (Ames, IA)
Patent Number(s):
US 6514557
Application Number:
09/939,307
OSTI ID:
875021
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English