Abstract
By means of automated electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) analysis, we studied the local orientations of embedded Y2BaCuO5 (2 1 1) particles within melt-textured YBCO samples, and also the orientations of embedded YBCO particles in directional solidified 211 samples. On both systems, we obtained high-quality Kikuchi patterns, allowing the automated mapping of the crystal orientations and a multi-phase analysis. In melt-textured YBCO with (0 0 1) orientation, we find that the embedded 211 particles do not have any preferred orientation, but the maps also reveal that at certain orientations of the 211 particles the YBCO growth is not altered. In directional solidified 211 samples, where the 211 is mainly oriented in (0 0 1) direction, the embedded YBCO particles show only some specific orientations.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 589-595 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Physica C: Superconductivity and its applications |
Volume | 392-396 |
Issue number | PART 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Oct |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Superconduc - Yokohama, Japan Duration: 2002 Nov 11 → 2002 Nov 13 |
Keywords
- Automated mapping
- Bulk high- T superconductors
- Ceramics
- Electron backscatter diffraction
- SEM
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering