Influence of vanadium doping on the behavior of YBa_2Cu_3O_7-y

YBa2Cu3-xVxO7-y(x=0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 and 0.6) superconductors have been prepared. X-ray diffraction shows that the system remains orthorhombic for all compositions studied, but for x > 0.4 V2O5 was detected as an impurity phase. Substitution of V5+ for Cu2+ occurs in the Cu(2) sites on the Cu(2)-O planes. The introduction of the high valence element, vanadium, produces the extra free-electrons. These electrons recombine with the positive carrier of the system. It makes depression of the mobility and the Hall number of YBa2Cu3-xVxO7-v and also results in a depression of TC.     

Optimization of the electrophoretic deposition of YBa2Cu3O7−x superconducting large area coatings

Large area coatings (>10cm²) of the high temperature superconductor YBa₂Cu₃O_7–x (x = 0.1 – 0.2) (YBCO) have been prepared by scale up an electrophoretic deposition technique using silver sheets and Si-wafers coated with Ag or Au as substrates. Several parameters, like the kind of the solvent, the applied voltage, the distance between the electrodes, the initial concentration of the suspension and the temperature during the electrophoresis were investigated in order to attain high deposition rates, as well as uniform YBCO coatings with the proper stoichiometry. To obtain a strongly adherent and dense coating a subsequent appropriate sintering and annealing procedure has been developed. The coatings obtained were characterized for their stoichiometry and superconducting properties by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and magnetic measurements. The homogeneity and thickness of the films and the average grain size of the deposited particles have been investigated by optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).     

Preparation and Superconductivity of a Series of Bi2CaSr2-XBaxCu2O8+δ

By means of the addition of Ba into the Bi-Ca-Sr-Cu-O 2122 system, a series of Bi₂CaSr_2-xBa_xCu₂O_8+δ (0 ≤ × ≤ 2) quinary metal oxides were prepared by the citrate route and by the conventional powder reaction method. The samples prepared by the former method have better properties than the latter. It was found that 5 was not equal to zero for all of them and that it increased with decreasing Tc. Two phases were indentified in the oxides containing all five metal elements. One is the Bi-Ca-Sr-Cu-O 2122 phase, the other is a new insulating phase which probably contains Bi-Ca-Ba-Cu-O with undetermined stoichiometry. Superconductivity was found in those samples for which × ≤ 1.50 with their Tc onsets between 93–78 K by resistivity measurements. Superconductivity decreased monotonically with increasing x. However, residual resistance was found in those samples for which 1.00 ≤ × ≤ 1.50, The Meissner effect appears in the samples where × ≤ 1.00 with Tc onsets between 88–80 K. For x = 1.75 and 2.00, the samples were semiconductors with resistivities of 6.66 × 10² and 6.96 × 10³ Ω cm at 290 K, and activation energies of 0.109, and 0.298 eV, respectively.     

低温/高温复合超导磁体的研究进展

低温/高温复合超导体的研究是当前超导领域比较新的一个课题,文章介绍了低温/高温复合超导体的结构以及加工工艺,并结合相关数值模拟和实验结果对复合超导体电流分布、热传导性质、理论机理和稳定性研究等相关问题进行了讨论与探索。     

Alternating-current losses in two-layer superconducting cables consisting of second-generation superconductors coated by U-shaped ferromagnetic materials

Alternating-current losses in a two-layer superconducting cable, each layer being composed of 15 closely-spaced rectangular wires made up of second-generation superconductors when the ends of wires are coated by either a non-magnetic or strong ferromagnetic material having a U profile is numerically investigated. Computations are carried out through the finite-element method. The alternating-current losses do not increase significantly if the relative permeability of the coating is increased three orders of magnitude, provided that the current amplitude is less than half of the critical current in a superconducting wire. However, the losses are much higher for ferromagnetic coating if the amplitude of the applied current oscillating at 50 Hz is close to the critical current. The ferromagnetic coating is seen to accumulate the magnetic field lines normally on its surfaces, while the field lines are parallel to the long axes of the wires, leading to more significant flux penetration in the coated regions. This facilitates a uniform low-loss current flow in the uncoated regions of the wires. In contrast, coating with a non-magnetic material gives rise to a considerably smaller current flow in the uncoated regions, whereas the low-loss flow is maintained in the coated regions. Moreover, the current flows in opposite directions in the coated and uncoated regions, where the direction in each region is converse for the two materials.     

X-ray study of the reentrant modulated phase of Bis-Propylammonium Tetrachlorocuprate(II) at high temperature

The modulated phase of (C₃H₇NH₃)CuCl₄ stable between 386 and 412 K has been analyzed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure was solved in the frame of the superspace group approach. The modulation is characterized by a wavelike displacement of the CuCl₄ layer.     

Low-temperature growth of high-Tc superconducting films by plasma-enhanced metal-organic chemical vapor deposition

Plasma-enhanced MOCVD in which metal-organic compounds are sublimated directly into the growth chamber is studied for the first time as a new low-temperature process for growing superconducting YBa₂Cu₃O-_-x thin films. Y(THD)₃, Ba(THD)₂, Cu(THD)₂ and oxygen are used as metal sources and oxydizing agent. Emission spectroscopy reveals that activated metal-organic compounds and activated oxygen species are present during film growth. Superconducting YBa₂Cu₃O_7-x films whose zero-resistivity temperature are 50 K and 82 K are grown at 550°C and 600°C.     

Zr掺杂对MgB2超导微观结构和超导电性的影响

将Mg粉、Zr粉和B粉按比例混合获得Mg1-xZrxB2(x=5%10%和20%),压制成型后,在流通氩气的条件下于800℃烧结2h.利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)分析烧结后样品的显微结构和化学组成,采用差热分析(DTA)观察Zr掺杂对MgB2分解温度的影响,并用物性测试仪(PPMS)测试样品的超...     

Study of nano-sized (ZnFe2O4)y particles/CuTl-1223 superconductor composites

Zinc ferrite (ZnFe₂O₄)_y nanoparticles/Cu_0.5Tl_0.5Ba₂Ca₂Cu₃O_10−δ (CuTl-1223) superconductor composites with y = 0–2 wt.% were prepared by adding ZnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles into CuTl-1223 superconductor matrix and characterized by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), Fourier transforms infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and dc-resistivity (ρ) measurements. The bulk CuTl-1223 superconductor matrix was synthesized by solid-state reaction and Zinc ferrite (ZnFe₂O₄) nanoparticles were separately prepared by sol–gel method. XRD analysis revealed the tetragonal and spinel structure of CuTl-1223 superconductor and ZnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles, respectively. The XRD analysis showed that increased concentration of ZnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles doesn't disturb the tetragonal structure of host CuTl-1223 superconductor matrix and has no appreciable effect on its lattice parameters. The SEM images confirm the granular structure of the host superconductor matrix. The presence of ZnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles in host superconductor matrix is confirmed by using FTIR study. Variation of zero resistivity critical temperature {T_c (0)} depends upon the concentration of the nanoparticles in the host superconductor matrix. The overall suppression of T_c (0) and diamagnetism with increasing nanoparticles concentration is most probably due to trapping of mobile free carriers and reflection of spin charge due to presence of paramagnetic ZnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles. There is possibility for the incorporation of Fe and Zn in the lattice sites during the synthesis process, which may also cause the reduction of T_c (0) of the final composites.     

Charge redistribution and a shortening of the Fe—As bond at the quantum critical point of SmO1–xFxFeAs

Many researchers have pointed out that there is a quantum critical point (QCP) in the F‐doped SmOFeAs system. In this paper, the electronic structure and local structure of the superconductive FeAs layer in SmO_1–xF_xFeAs as a function of the F‐doping concentration have been investigated using Fe and As K‐edge X‐ray absorption spectroscopy. Experiments performed on the X‐ray absorption near‐edge structure showed that in the vicinity of the QCP the intensity of the pre‐edge feature at the Fe‐edge decreases continuously, while there is a striking rise of the shoulder‐peak at the As edge, suggesting the occurrence of charge redistribution near the QCP. Further analysis on the As K‐edge extended X‐ray absorption fine structure demonstrated that the charge redistribution originates mostly from a shortening of the Fe—As bond at the QCP. An evident relationship between the mysterious QCP and the fundamental Fe—As bond was established, providing new insights on the interplay between QCP, charge dynamics and the local structural Fe—As bond in Fe‐based superconductors.