Matrix chemical ratio and its optimization for highest flux pinning in ternary (Nd-Eu-Gd)Ba2Cu3Oy

M. Muralidhar; M. Jirsa; N. Sakai; M. Murakami

doi:10.1088/0953-2048/15/5/310

Matrix chemical ratio and its optimization for highest flux pinning in ternary (Nd-Eu-Gd)Ba₂Cu₃O_y

M. Muralidhar, M. Jirsa, N. Sakai, M. Murakami

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We have fabricated the ternary (Nd, Eu, Gd)Ba₂Cu₃O_y system with various Nd:Eu:Gd ratios with the aim of optimizing the pinning performance at 77 K. The magnetization measurements suggest that the three elements (Nd, Eu, Gd) contribute to pinning in different manners: Nd mainly enhances flux pinning at low magnetic fields, Eu controls the second peak position and the irreversibility field, while Gd slightly enhances intermediate and high-field J_c values. The scaling analysis of the pinning force density versus the reduced field h = H_a/H_irr showed a peak at h = 0.55. This value is higher than the theoretically predicted highest value of h = 0.5, corresponding to ΔT_c pinning. We proved that an excellent flux pinning can be achieved in the entire magnetic field range when sub-micron secondary phase particles are dispersed in the NEG-123 matrix with an optimum Nd:Eu:Gd ratio.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	688-693
Number of pages	6
Journal	Superconductor Science and Technology
Volume	15
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1088/0953-2048/15/5/310
Publication status	Published - 2002 May 1
Externally published	Yes

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Ceramics and Composites
Condensed Matter Physics
Metals and Alloys
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Materials Chemistry

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