Role of Halogen Dopants in Ag-Y1Ba2Cu3O(7-x) Composites

Authors

Chao Wei
Sharmila M. Mukhopadhyay, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1996

Abstract

The influence of halogen doping on the Ag-Y₁Ba₂Cu₃O_7−x superconducting composite has been investigated. It is seen that exposing the Y₁Ba₂Cu₃O_7−x (YBCO) to bromine prior to mixing with silver increases the critical current density of the composite significantly despite a simultaneous increase in porosity. Therefore, if the porosity can be suppressed, the beneficial effect of halogen doping can be further enhanced. This dopant also tends to increase the average particle size, i.e. decrease the interface/volume ratio in the system. These results open up the possibility of using halogen doping as a very simple, yet effective step in improving the electrical transport at superconductor interfaces.

Repository Citation

Wei, C., & Mukhopadhyay, S. M. (1996). Role of Halogen Dopants in Ag-Y1Ba2Cu3O(7-x) Composites. Physica C: Superconductivity and its Applications, 259 (3-4), 356-360.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/mme/46

DOI

dx.doi.org/10.1016/0921-4534(96)00102-5