Abstract
Thin films of SbCu, SbAg and SbAu were prepared by simultaneous condensation of the constituants onto substrates held at 4 K. Superconductivity was found for a wide range of compositions. By contrast, films of pure Sb prepared in a similar way are not superconducting and have a very much higher normal state resistivity. It is suggested that the noble metal atoms, by making covalent bonding less favourable, are able to stabilize a short range order similar to that responsible for the high electrical conductivity of liquid antimony.
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