Nucleation and growth of superconducting phase in Bi2Sr2Ca2.2Cu3OX

Dong Chan Shin, Yong Taeg O, Jin Seoung Park, Kwang Joon Hong, In Hwan Lee, Sang Chul Han, Tae Hyun Sung

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Abstract

The nucleation and growth of a superconducting phase were investigated using ball milled Bi2Sr2Ca2.2Cu3OX precursor powders. As the heat-treatment time increased, more Bi2Sr2Ca1Cu2OX (Bi-2212) changed to Bi2Sr2Ca2Cu3OX (Bi-2223) and the major second phase was changed from (Sr,Ca)14Cu24OX (14:24) to (Sr,Ca)2Cu1OX. Following the formation of the Bi-2212 phase near the 14:24 phase, the Bi-2223 phase nucleated preferentially at the interface between the Bi-2212 and 14:24 phases in the relatively short time of 20 h. The preferential nucleation of Bi-2223 was explained by its structural similarity and low interfacial energy with both the Bi-free and Bi-2212 phases. The texturing mechanism of Bi-2223 was discussed on the basis of its nucleation behavior.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)55-60
Number of pages6
JournalPhysica C: Superconductivity and its Applications
Volume391
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003 Aug 1
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This study was supported by research funds from Chosun University, 2002.

Keywords

  • Bi-2223
  • Bi-free phase
  • Growth
  • Nucleation
  • Texture

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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