Pinning Force and Time-Dependent Response in a Grain-Oriented Yttrium 1:2:3 Superconductor

1992 ◽  
Vol 275 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Foldeaki ◽  
H. Ledbetter ◽  
R. C. O'Handley ◽  
J. Oti ◽  
T. Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Flux Line ◽  
Magnetic Hysteresis ◽  
Longitudinal Axis ◽  
Orientation Dependence ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Zero Field ◽  
Pinning Force ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Flux Flow

ABSTRACTX-ray diffraction shows a preferred orientation of the 1:2:3 crystallites with the (ab) planes parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bar-shaped specimen, and a random orientation of the c axes. The dc magnetic hysteresis and time-dependent response were measured parallel to the (ab) planes or parallel to the random axis. The orientation dependence of the shape of the dc magnetic hysteresis proved the anisotropie nature of the flux-line structure and flux pinning. The experimental points were fitted to theoretical equations, allowing quantitative characterization of the orientation and temperature-dependent pinning. Time-dependent response was found to be logarithmic below a critical temperature in the range of 0.5 Tc. Activation energies determined in this region by assuming thermally assisted flux flow were found to be significantly higher than those in polycrystalline YBCO. Several activation processes or steps could be clearly distinguished. The field-cooled and zero-field-cooled specimens did not show significant differences, neither did the transport and magnetic critical current. This proves the presence of clean grain boundaries in this investigated high-quality sample.

scholarly journals Iron-Doped Lithium Tantalate Thin Films Deposited by Magnetron Sputtering: A Study of the Iron Role in the Structure and the Derived Magnetic Properties

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio David Villalobos Mendoza ◽  
José Trinidad Holguín Momaca ◽  
José Trinidad Elizalde Galindo ◽  
Diana María Carrillo Flores ◽  
Sion Federico Olive Méndez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Magnetic Hysteresis ◽  
Hysteresis Loops ◽  
Blocking Temperature ◽  
Ferromagnetic Behavior ◽  
Zero Field ◽  
Cooling Curves ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Field Cooling

Fe-doped LiTaO3 thin films with a low and high Fe concentration (labeled as LTO:Fe-LC and LTO:Fe-HC, respectively) were deposited by magnetron sputtering from two home-made targets. The dopant directly influenced the crystalline structure of the LiTaO3 thin films, causing the contraction of the unit cell, which was related to the incorporation of Fe3+ ions into the LiTaO3 structure, which occupied Li positions. This substitution was corroborated by Raman spectroscopy, where the bands associated with Li-O bonds broadened in the spectra of the samples. Magnetic hysteresis loops, zero-field cooling curves, and field cooling curves were obtained in a vibrating sample magnetometer. The LTO:Fe-HC sample demonstrates superparamagnetic behavior with a blocking temperature of 100 K, mainly associated with the appearance of Fe clusters in the thin film. On the other hand, a room temperature ferromagnetic behavior was found in the LTO:Fe-LC layer where saturation magnetization (3.80 kAm−1) and magnetic coercivities were not temperature-dependent. Moreover, the crystallinity and morphology of the samples were evaluated by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, respectively.

Superparamagnetic Behavior of Granular Co-C Films Consisting of Nanocrystalline Cobalt Encapsulated in Carbon

2000 ◽  
Vol 614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Wang ◽  
S.P. Wong ◽  
W.Y. Cheung ◽  
N. Ke ◽  
M.F. Chiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Magnetic Hysteresis ◽  
Blocking Temperature ◽  
Vacuum Arc ◽  
Zero Field ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Force Microscopy

ABSTRACTNanocomposite Co-C thin films of about 15 nm thick were prepared by pulsed filtered vacuum arc deposition. The films were characterized by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, non-Rutherford backscattering spectrometry, x-ray diffraction, magnetic force microscopy and magnetic measurements. The as-deposited films were amorphous. After annealing at 350°C for one hour in vacuum (< 10−3 Pa), the films were found to consist of nanocrystalline Co grains encapsulated in carbon. The superparamagnetism of the annealed Co36C64 film was demonstrated by the measurement of DC susceptibility and magnetic hysteresis using a SQUID magnetometer. The superparamagnetic relaxation blocking temperature was marked to be about 12K by the peak of the zero-field-cooled magnetization under a field of 100 Oe. The magnetic properties of these annealed granular Co-C films transform from superparamagnetism to ferromagnetism when the Co concentration increases.

Analysis of LiFePO4 Cathodic Active Material Synthesized in Open Environment Conditions through Ionic Medium

2015 ◽  
Vol 1774 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Darren W. Kwee ◽  
Taehoon Lim ◽  
Alfredo Martinez-Morales
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Active Material ◽  
Particle Morphology ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Open Environment ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Ionic Liquid Medium

ABSTRACTIn this work, LiFePO4 (LFP) particles were synthesized through an ionic liquid medium. Through the fabrication of LFP particles, we observed the formation of quasi-1−dimensional (1D) structures. The characterization of phases found in the reaction, through time-dependent studies, have led us to propose a possible scheme for particle formation.Synthesized material was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and x-ray diffraction (XRD). We also report our analysis on particle morphology and crystallinity of LFP particles synthesized through an ionic liquid−mediated process.

Orientation Dependence of Flux Pinning in a Layered Bi2Sr2 Ca1 Cu2O8 + 10% Ag Composite

1991 ◽  
Vol 235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Foldeaki ◽  
Hassel Ledbetter
Keyword(s):  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Grain Orientation ◽  
Orientation Dependence ◽  
Zero Field ◽  
Pinning Force ◽  
Superconducting Transition ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Random Direction ◽  
Strong Pinning

ABSTRACTThe Bi2 Sr2 Ca1 Cu2 O8 + 10% Ag specimen was grain oriented along the a(b) axis, but random in the perpendicular plane. Magnetic susceptibility and hysteresis measured along the axis of grain orientation and in the polycrystalline direction showed remarkable anisotropy. At low temperatures (below about 30 K), hysteresis curves were compatible with the strong-pinning model. The pinning force calculated from the hysteresis loop showed a higher maximum in the random direction, but decreased fast with increasing field and temperature. From the zero-field-cooled (zfc) and field-cooled (fc) susceptibility curves, the irreversibility line T*(H*) was determined. Evaluation according to the de Almeida-Thouless equation with fixed exponent n=3/2 revealed a two-phase vortex structure; one nearly isotropic with low (40-$K) zero-field irreversibility transition temperature, and one strongly anisotropic, the irreversibility transition being close to the superconducting-transition temperature.

USE OF LIQUID–LIQUID INTERFACE FOR SYNTHESIS OF MAGHEMITE NANOCRYSTALS

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (02) ◽  
pp. 1250019
Author(s):  
S. BASAVARAJA ◽  
BALAJI D. SAWLE ◽  
MAHESH D. BEDRE ◽  
D. RAGUNANDAN ◽  
L. ARUNKUMAR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Magnetic Hysteresis ◽  
Magnetic Hysteresis Loop ◽  
Zero Field ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Xrd Pattern ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Aqueous Layer

Nanocrystals of maghemite (γ- Fe2O3 ) have been prepared at the interface of organic-aqueous layer by the reaction of ferric acetylacetonate in toluene with sodium hydroxide in aqueous solution. The nanocrystals of γ- Fe2O3 formed at the interface of the organic-aqueous layer have been confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern. The sample has been characterized morphologically by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques. Magnetic hysteresis loop and zero-field cooling measurements exhibited superparamagnetism behavior for γ- Fe2O3 nanocrystals.

The Use of Advanced Analytical Techniques for Characterization of the Chemical, Physical, and Crystallographic Nature of a Surface

1973 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 132-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. E. Herfert
Keyword(s):  
Surface Characterization ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Past ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Electron

Studies of the nature of a surface, either metallic or nonmetallic, in the past, have been limited to the instrumentation available for these measurements. In the past, optical microscopy, replica transmission electron microscopy, electron or X-ray diffraction and optical or X-ray spectroscopy have provided the means of surface characterization. Actually, some of these techniques are not purely surface; the depth of penetration may be a few thousands of an inch. Within the last five years, instrumentation has been made available which now makes it practical for use to study the outer few 100A of layers and characterize it completely from a chemical, physical, and crystallographic standpoint. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) provides a means of viewing the surface of a material in situ to magnifications as high as 250,000X.

High Resolution Replication of Organoclay Surfaces

1982 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 576-577
Author(s):  
W. W. Barker ◽  
W. E. Rigsby ◽  
V. J. Hurst ◽  
W. J. Humphreys
Keyword(s):  
Clay Mineral ◽  
Organic Molecule ◽  
Organic Molecules ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Xrd Pattern ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Silicate Layers ◽  
Mineral Identification

Experimental clay mineral-organic molecule complexes long have been known and some of them have been extensively studied by X-ray diffraction methods. The organic molecules are adsorbed onto the surfaces of the clay minerals, or intercalated between the silicate layers. Natural organo-clays also are widely recognized but generally have not been well characterized. Widely used techniques for clay mineral identification involve treatment of the sample with H2 O2 or other oxidant to destroy any associated organics. This generally simplifies and intensifies the XRD pattern of the clay residue, but helps little with the characterization of the original organoclay. Adequate techniques for the direct observation of synthetic and naturally occurring organoclays are yet to be developed.

Synthesis and characterization of TiN / Ti / AISI 410 coatings

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
S Chirino ◽  
Jaime Diaz ◽  
N Monteblanco ◽  
E Valderrama
Keyword(s):  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Photoemission Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Columnar Grains ◽  
Tin Thin Films ◽  
Steel Aisi ◽  
Interacting Surfaces ◽  
Stainless Steel Aisi

The synthesis and characterization of Ti and TiN thin films of different thicknesses was carried out on a martensitic stainless steel AISI 410 substrate used for tool manufacturing. The mechanical parameters between the interacting surfaces such as thickness, adhesion and hardness were measured. By means of the scanning electron microscope (SEM) the superficial morphology of the Ti/TiN interface was observed, finding that the growth was of columnar grains and by means of EDAX the existence of titanium was verified.  Using X-ray diffraction (XRD) it was possible to observe the presence of residual stresses (~ -3.1 GPa) due to the different crystalline phases in the coating. Under X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) it was possible to observe the molecular chemical composition of the coating surface, being Ti-N, Ti-N-O and Ti-O the predominant ones.

Morphological, histological and molecular characterization of Myxidium cf. rhodei infecting the kidney of Rutilus rutilus

2020 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
MD Dorjievna Batueva ◽  
X Pan ◽  
J Zhang ◽  
X Liu ◽  
W Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Rutilus Rutilus ◽  
Longitudinal Axis ◽  
Suture Line ◽  
Present Species ◽  
Supplementary Data

In the present study, we provide supplementary data for Myxidium cf. rhodei Léger, 1905 based on morphological, histological and molecular characterization. M. cf. rhodei was observed in the kidneys of 918 out of 942 (97%) roach Rutilus rutilus (Linnaeus, 1758). Myxospores of M. cf. rhodei were fusiform with pointed ends, measuring 12.7 ± 0.1 SD (11.8-13.4) µm in length and 4.6 ± 0.1 (3.8-5.4) µm in width. Two similar pear-shaped polar capsules were positioned at either ends of the longitudinal axis of the myxospore: each of these capsules measured 4.0 ± 0.1 (3.1-4.7) µm in length and 2.8 ± 0.1 (2.0-4.0) µm in width. Polar filaments were coiled into 4 to 5 turns. Approximately 18-20 longitudinal straight ridges were observed on the myxospore surface. The suture line was straight and distinctive, running near the middle of the valves. Histologically, the plasmodia of the present species were found in the Bowman’s capsules, and rarely in the interstitium of the host. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that M. cf. rhodei was sister to M. anatidum in the Myxidium clade including most Myxidium species from freshwater hosts.

Structural and Magnetic Hysteresis Properties of Co-Zr Substituted Hexagonal Barium Ferrites

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1346-1351
Author(s):  
Ch.Gopal Reddy ◽  
Ch. Venkateshwarlu ◽  
P. Vijaya Bhasker Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Magnetic Hysteresis ◽  
Grain Morphology ◽  
Hexagonal Structure ◽  
Ion Composition ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ceramic Method ◽  
Barium Ferrites ◽  
Xrd Patterns

Co-Zr substituted M-type hexagonal barium ferrites, with chemical formula BaCoxZrxFe12-2xO19 (where x = 0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0), have been synthesized by double sintering ceramic method. The crystallographic properties, grain morphology and magnetic properties of these ferrites have been investigated by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM). The XRD patterns confirm the single phase with hexagonal structure of prepared ferrites. The magnetic properties have been investigated as a function of Co and Zr ion composition at an applied field in the range of 20 KOe. These studies indicate that the saturation magnetization (Ms) in the samples increases initially up to the Co-Zr composition of x=0.6 and decreases thereafter. On the other hand, the coercivity (Hc) and Remanent magnetization (Mr) are found to decrease continuously with increasing Co-Zr content. This property is most useful in permanent magnetic recording. The observed results are explained on the basis of site occupation of Co and Zr ions in the samples.

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