Abstract
Single domain GdBa2Cu7-δ (Gd123) bulk superconductors were fabricated in air by top-seeding melt-texture growth. Performance of the air-processed Gd123 was successfully enhanced by addition of both BaCO3 and BaCuO2−x, which suppress the formation of Gd1+xBa2−xCu3O7-δ solid solutions. The optimum doping amount ranges from 0.05 to 0.15, M BaCO3 and 0.05 to 0.1, M BaCuO2−x per molar Gd123. The distribution of the second phase particles was observed by scanning electron microscopy. A narrow band formed by Gd2BaCuO5 particle concentration appeared around the seeding zone in both a–b plane and c-growth sector in Gd123 single grain. Trapped magnetic field density reached 0.67, T for sample with 24 mm in diameter and 8, mm in thickness and a high critical current density Jc up to 91,200, A/cm2 was achieved at 77, K under self-field.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
