Crystal growth mechanism of YBCO superconductors prepared by unidirectional solidification method

Enzhi Gao, Jinshan Li, Rui Hu, Hongchao Kou, Haitao Cao, Pingxiang Zhang, Iian Zhou

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Abstract

Y123 and Y211 powders were synthesized by solid-state reaction method. YBCO superconductor specimens were prepared by unidirectional solidification technique. The microstructure and the structural characteristics were observed by means of the optical microscope, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results showed that the specimen have a highly aligned structure, it was observed obvious laminated structure of Y123 crystal. Crystal growth mechanism of YBCO was investigated. Jackson's factor of Y123 crystal was calculated. Interface form was judged tentatively theoretically. The specimen was rapidly quenched by quick pulling. Solid/liquid interface structure was observed. It was concluded that a-b plane was faceted grow forms and layer growing along c-axial on a-b plane.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Light Metals, Aerospace Materials and Superconductors
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages2085-2090
Number of pages6
EditionPART 4
ISBN (Print)0878494324, 9780878494323
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event2006 Beijing International Materials Week, 2006 BIMW - International Conference on Superconducting Materials, ICSM 2006 - Beijing, China
Duration: 25 Jun 200630 Jun 2006

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
NumberPART 4
Volume546-549
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference2006 Beijing International Materials Week, 2006 BIMW - International Conference on Superconducting Materials, ICSM 2006
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period25/06/0630/06/06

Keywords

  • Crystal growth
  • Unidirectional solidification
  • YBCO

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