Abstract

The upper stability line for Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+α (Bi‐2212) was determined over the temperature range 540°–800°C and the oxygen partial pressure range 1.5 ×101‐7.4× 10‐3 atm using coulometric titration and high oxygen pressure annealing. The decomposition products resulting from Bi‐2212 oxidation are CuO, two alkaline‐earth bismuthates, and the Raveau phase, Bi11Sr9Cu5Oy. The main alkaline‐earth bismuthate is a known phase of cation composition Bi:Sr:Ca = 2.00:2.48:1.19 (Bi:Sr:Ca 9:11:5). The other alkaline‐earth bismuthate is a minor phase of cation composition Bi:Sr:Ca = 2.00:0.53:0.39. The kinetics for Bi‐2212 decomposition are very slow; e.g., at 700°C in air, the reaction is incomplete after 7 days.

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