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Phase separation in BiSrCaCuO melts during quenching

  • S. J. Kim
  • , D. P. Birnie
  • , A. Aruchmay
  • , D. R. Uhlmann
  • , O. H. El-Bayoumi
  • , M. J. Suscavage

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Abstract

Phase separation is found for the first time in quenched samples of amorphous Bi2Sr2Ca1Cu2Ox (often called "2212" composition). Clear evidemce for metastable phase separation is found using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and differential thermal analysis (DTA). This has serious implications for possible fabrication of high current density devices from these compositions, especially via glass-ceramic processing routes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)316-320
Number of pages5
JournalPhysica C: Superconductivity and its Applications
Volume191
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 15 1992

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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