Influence of ternary additions and precipitation on the critical current density and other superconducting properties in Nb‐65 wt. %Ti

1983 ◽  
Vol 54 (12) ◽  
pp. 7083-7088 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Panek ◽  
D. Pattanayak ◽  
R. Meier‐Hirmer ◽  
H. Küpfer
Keyword(s):  
Critical Current Density ◽  
Critical Current ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Superconducting Properties ◽  
Ternary Additions

Effect of ZnO Nano-Oxide Addition on the Superconducting Properties of the (Bi.Pb)2223 Phase

2011 ◽  
Vol 324 ◽  
pp. 241-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Mawassi ◽  
R. Awad ◽  
Mohamad Roumie ◽  
M. Kork ◽  
I. Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Critical Current Density ◽  
Critical Current ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Flux Pinning ◽  
High Temperature Superconductors ◽  
Weak Links ◽  
Superconducting Properties ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Nano Oxide

The major limitation of Bi-system superconductor applications is the intergrain weak links and weak flux pinning capability producing low critical current density of the Bibased phases. In order to enhance these characteristics and other superconducting properties, effective flux pinning centers are introduced into high temperature superconductors. In this work, different weight percentages of ZnO nano oxide were introduced at the final stage of the Bi1.8Pb0.4Sr2Ca2Cu3O10-y superconductor preparation process. Phase characterization was completed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Exact constitution of the samples was determined using particle induced X-ray emission (PIXE). Granular and microstructure were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Electrical resistivity as function of the temperature was carried to evaluate the relative performance of samples, and finally, E-J characteristic curves were obtained at 77K. Using 0.4 ZnO weight percentage, the electrical and granular properties were greatly enhanced, indicating more efficient pinning mechanisms. A critical current density of 949 A/cm2 was obtained which represents more than twice the value obtained for the pure sample (Jc= 445 A/cm2).

YBCO Bulk Superconductors with Sm Addition

2017 ◽  
Vol 891 ◽  
pp. 483-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Volochová ◽  
Vitaliy Antal ◽  
Jozef Kováč ◽  
Pavel Diko
Keyword(s):  
Critical Current Density ◽  
Critical Current ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Superconducting Properties ◽  
Ybco Bulk ◽  
Pinning Centers ◽  
Bulk Superconductors ◽  
Powder Addition ◽  
Current Densities ◽  
Precursor Powders

The influence of Sm addition on the microstructure and superconducting properties of Y-Ba-Cu-O (YBCO) bulk superconductors has been studied. Precursor powders YBa2Cu3O7-δ (Y-123), Y2O3 and CeO2 were enriched with different amounts of SmBa2Cu3Oy (Sm-123) or Sm2O3 powders with the aim to increase critical current density, Jc,by introducing additional pinning centers. YBCO bulk superconductors with SmBa2Cu3Oy (Y123-Sm) or Sm2O3 (Y123-SmO) powder addition were prepared by the optimized top seeded melt growth process in the form of single grains. Microstructure analysis revealed that Sm2O3 addition leads to a higher amount of smaller Y2BaCuO5 (Y-211) particles, what is related to high critical current densities (Jc ~ 7 x 104 A/cm2) of the YBCO samples with Sm2O3 addition in low magnetic fields. The effect of Sm addition in the form of SmBa2Cu3Oy as well as Sm2O3 powder on Y2BaCuO5 particle size, critical temperature, Tc, and critical current density, Jc, is reported.

Porosity Effect on Superconducting Properties of YBa2Cu3Oδ and YCaBa4Cu6Oδ

2015 ◽  
Vol 1107 ◽  
pp. 601-605
Author(s):  
S.A. Senawi ◽  
H. Azhan ◽  
W.N.F.W. Zainal ◽  
W.A.W. Razali ◽  
A. Nazree ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Temperature ◽  
Critical Current Density ◽  
Porous Structure ◽  
Critical Current ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Resistivity Measurement ◽  
Effective Cross Section ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Solid State Reaction Method ◽  
Superconducting Properties

This paper reports on the properties of YBa2Cu3Od (Y123) and YCaBa4Cu6Oy (Y146) with non-porous and porous structures. The relationship between calcium doping and critical temperature (Tc) was studied to determine the optimal superconducting properties. A series of heating and grinding via solid state reaction method was used to fabricate the ceramic materials. The electrical properties were investigated via critical temperature, TC and critical current density, JC using the resistivity measurement system (RMS). Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) were used to analyze the material morphology and structure, respectively. The orthorhombicity increased due to less porosity of the samples. The calcium presence partially replaced larger Ba(II) site and degraded orthorhombicity. The highest critical current density (JC) was porous YCaBa2Cu3Oy which was 2.32 A/cm2 compared to 0.75 A/cm2 for porous YCaBa4Cu6Oy at 60 K. The critical temperature for porous structure was less than non porous structure for Ca doped Y146 system which was 69.9 K and 67.9 K. SEM micrograph unveiled that the Jc was induced significantly by continuity of grain formation via grain size. Pores homogenized the grains surface quality and connectivity due to strain release thus increasing effective cross section of the sample for current density (Jc) over the vast areas.

scholarly journals Approaching the ultimate superconducting properties of (Ba,K)Fe2As2 by naturally formed low-angle grain boundary networks

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazumasa Iida ◽  
Dongyi Qin ◽  
Chiara Tarantini ◽  
Takafumi Hatano ◽  
Chao Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Boundary ◽  
Critical Current Density ◽  
Critical Current ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Ion Irradiation ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Grain Boundary Engineering ◽  
Superconducting Properties ◽  
Columnar Grains ◽  
Strong Pinning

AbstractThe most effective way to enhance the dissipation-free supercurrent in the presence of a magnetic field for type II superconductors is to introduce defects that act as artificial pinning centers (APCs) for vortices. For instance, the in-field critical current density of doped BaFe2As2 (Ba122), one of the most technologically important Fe-based superconductors, has been improved over the last decade by APCs created by ion irradiation. The technique of ion irradiation has been commonly implemented to determine the ultimate superconducting properties. However, this method is rather complicated and expensive. Here, we report a surprisingly high critical current density and strong pinning efficiency close to the crystallographic c-axis for a K-doped Ba122 epitaxial thin film without APCs, achieving performance comparable to ion-irradiated K-doped Ba122 single crystals. Microstructural analysis reveals that the film is composed of columnar grains with widths of approximately 30–60 nm. The grains are rotated around the b- (or a-) axis by 1.5° and around the c-axis by −1°, resulting in the formation of low-angle grain boundary networks. This study demonstrates that the upper limit of in-field properties reached in ion-irradiated K-doped Ba122 is achievable by grain boundary engineering, which is a simple and industrially scalable manner.

Layer Thickness Dependence of Transport Properties in Y1Ba2Cu3O7-y Superconducting Multilayer Films

1991 ◽  
Vol 235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Yeol Lee ◽  
Eiki Narumi ◽  
David T. Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Critical Current Density ◽  
Critical Current ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Magnetic Field Dependence ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Laser Deposition ◽  
Pinning Force ◽  
Superconducting Thin Films ◽  
Superconducting Properties ◽  
Flux Pinning Force

ABSTRACTMultilayers of Y1Ba2Cu3O7-y/Y1Ba2(Cu1−xNix)3O7-ysuperconducting thin films have been grown epitaxially on (100) ZrO2 substrates using a pulsed laser deposition technique. The thickness of the Y1Ba2Cu3O7-y layer was varied from 60 Å to 900 Å and the thickness of the Y1Ba2(Cu1−xNix3O7-y layer was varied from 60 A to 100 A to determine the effect of the Ni-doped layers on the superconducting properties. Variations of critical current density were investigated as a function of temperature in magnetic fields up to 5 T. Magnetic field dependence of normalized critical current density, Jc(H)/Jc(O), is improved by the growth of Ni-doped multilayer structures, possibly due to an increase in flux pinning force.

Transport Critical Current Density and Flux Pinning Enhancement in Nano-Sized PbO and HfO2 Added (Bi1.6Pb0.4)Sr2Ca2Cu3O10 Superconductor

2015 ◽  
Vol 1108 ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
Nabil A.A. Yahya ◽  
R. Abd-Shukor
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Critical Current Density ◽  
Critical Current ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Flux Pinning ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Transport Critical Current Density ◽  
Superconducting Properties ◽  
Pinning Centers

A comparative study on the effect of PbO (10-30 nm) and HfO2 (60-80 nm) additions on the superconducting properties of (Bi1.6Pb0.4)Sr2Ca2Cu3O10 ((Bi,Pb)-2223) superconductor in the bulk form was carried out. The structure and the microstructure of prepared samples were examined by powder XRD and SEM, respectively. The transition temperature Tc and critical current density Jc was determined by standard dc four-probe method. SEM micrographs showed a homogeneous distribution of Pb and Hf in the samples. It was observed that PbO and HfO2 additions enhanced Jc for all added samples. Jc was the highest for x= 0.05 wt. % of PbO (1130 mA/cm2 at 77 K and 1930 mA/cm2 at 30 K) and HfO2 (900 mA/cm2 at 77 K and 1760 mA/cm2 at 30 K) addition. This study showed that the addition of PbO and HfO2 nanopowder provided extra flux pinning centers in the (Bi, Pb)-2223. PbO with smaller particle size showed higher Jc compared with HfO2 which has a larger particle size.

HIGH CRITICAL CURRENT DENSITY OF MgB2 BULKS SINTERED IN FLOWING WELDING GRADE Ar ATMOSPHERE

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (17) ◽  
pp. 3538-3541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. ZHANG ◽  
S. H. ZHOU ◽  
W. X. LI ◽  
X. L. WANG ◽  
S. X. DOU
Keyword(s):  
Critical Current Density ◽  
Critical Current ◽  
Current Density ◽  
High Purity ◽  
Upper Critical Field ◽  
Protective Atmosphere ◽  
Superconducting Properties ◽  
Mgb2 Bulks ◽  
Different Levels

The effect of processing atmosphere on the microstructure and superconducting properties of MgB 2 was studied for bulk samples made using the in situ reaction technique under argon gas with three different levels of purity: ultra-high, high, and welding grade. The critical temperature, T c , decreased by 0.5 K, while the full width at half maximum (FWHM) of the MgB 2 peaks, and the resistivity showed an increase in the sample processed in welding Ar . The critical current density, J c , and the upper critical field, H c 2, for the welding Ar sample were improved in comparison with the samples treated in ultra-high and high purity argon. Optimal J c in MgB 2 can be achieved by using readily available and economical welding grade Ar as the protective atmosphere instead of using ultra-high or high purity Ar .

Thermal Annealing Study of High-TC Ybacuo and Bisrcacuo Superconducting Wires

1989 ◽  
Vol 169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. D. Yao ◽  
J. W. Chen ◽  
Y. Y. Chen ◽  
W. S. Pern ◽  
H. A. Yong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Current Density ◽  
Critical Current ◽  
Thermal Annealing ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Annealing Treatment ◽  
Superconducting Properties ◽  
High Tc ◽  
Superconducting Wires ◽  
Annealing Study ◽  
Thermal Annealing Treatment

AbstractHigh‐T YBaCuO and BiSrCaCuO Superconducting wires have been fabricated by powder metallurgy technique. Copper and silver tubes were used as the external jackets. Thermal annealing treatments for all the wire‐type samples were performed between 773 K and 1223 K. Both electrical and magnetization studies show that the superconducting properties can be improved after properly thermal annealing these samples with silver jacket. Our experimental results show that proper thermal annealing treatment can enhance the intragrain critical current density more than 100 times; however, the intergrain critical current density improves only a few times.

Impact of Eu Nanoparticles Substitution for Ca Site in Bi(Pb)-2223 Cuprates Superconductor

2020 ◽  
Vol 301 ◽  
pp. 202-208
Author(s):  
E.S. Nurbaisyatul ◽  
H. Azhan ◽  
Kasim Azman ◽  
Norazila Ibrahim ◽  
Siti Fatimah Saipuddin
Keyword(s):  
Critical Temperature ◽  
Critical Current Density ◽  
Critical Current ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Solid State Reaction Method ◽  
Nominal Composition ◽  
Superconducting Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Effective Surface ◽  
X Ray

The sample with nominal composition of Bi1.6Pb0.4Sr2Ca2-xEuxCu3Oy where x = 0.000, 0.0025, 0.020, 0.050 and 0.100 were synthesized through solid state reaction method. The effect of Eu2O3 nanoparticles doping on the superconducting and structural properties were studied by means of critical temperature, TC, critical current density, JC, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The amount of 2223 phase gradually decreased with the increment of Eu concentration which indicates that Eu nanoparticles substitution at Ca site favours the growth of 2212 phases. The sample with higher porosity was found to be decreased in critical temperature, TC as well as critical current density, JC due to the lack of effective surface area for current flowing. The best superconducting properties were observed at x = 0.0025 substitutes into Ca site for Bi (Pb)-2223 host sample.

The Effects of Nanoparticle Addition in Bi-2212 Superconductors

2014 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Suazlina ◽  
S. Y. S. Yusainee ◽  
H. Azhan ◽  
R. Abd-Shukor ◽  
R. M. Mustaqim
Keyword(s):  
Critical Current Density ◽  
Critical Current ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Density Measurement ◽  
Solid State Reaction Method ◽  
Crystallographic Structure ◽  
Superconducting Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Oxide Powders ◽  
Critical Current Density Jc

The effect of Y2O3 nanoparticle addition on the superconducting properties of Bi1.6Pb0.4Sr 2CaCu 2Oy have been investigated. The samples were prepared using high purity oxide powders via solid state reaction method. Y2O3 nanoparticle with 0.0-1.0 wt. % was systematically added to the well balanced Bi1.6Pb0.4 Sr2CaCu2Oy before sinter in order to trace the existense of nanoparticle addition in the system. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and critical current density, Jc. The current density measurement was done via four-point probe method under zero magnetic fields. The critical current density, Jc and superconductivity transition temperature, Tc for sample with addition of Y2O3 nanoparticle were found to be higher than the pure sample. The optimal addition of Y2O3 nanoparticle to the sample Bi-2212 system was found at 0.7 wt. %. The crystallographic structure of all samples was evidenced to be orthorhombic where a ≠ b ≠ c. Changes in superconducting properties of Y2O3 nanoparticle added Bi-2212 system were discussed.

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