Abstract
The electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) technique was applied to polycrystalline YBa2Cu3O7-δ ceramics. To obtain good quality EBSD Kikuchi patterns on the ceramic superconductors, a new sample polishing route was established. Samples with and without KClO3-doping were investigated; and the crystallographic orientations of the grains were analyzed using pole figures and EBSD orientation mapping. On the polycrystalline KClO3-doped YBa2Cu3O7-δ samples we found two major orientations (0 0 1) and (1 0 0) normal to the sample surface, while the undoped sample did not exhibit any orientation maxima. We ascribe this observation to the effect of a liquid phase due to the KClO3-additive during the preparation process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 311-322 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Physica C: Superconductivity and its applications |
Volume | 382 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 Nov 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering