Abstract
We have studied the quasi-binary phase diagrams along the line connecting NdBa2Cu3Oy and BaCuO2+w in reduced oxygen atmospheres: p(O2) = 10-3 and 10-2 atm. The nucleation and melt of NdBa2Cu3Oy (Nd123) in Ba-rich solvent were observed in situ using a laser scanning microscope in 1% O2 + Ar and 0.1% O2 + Ar. The liquidus and solidus lines of nearly stoichiometric Nd123 have been constructed. We have found that phase relations are quite different between 1% O2 + Ar and 0.1% O2 + Ar. In a 0.1% O2 + Ar environment BaCuO2+w undergoes incongruent melting. (BaCuO2+w → Ba2CuO3+2 + L → BaO + L) and Nd422 decomposes into the Nd2O3 phase.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 633-636 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Superconductor Science and Technology |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 Jun 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | The 2nd International Workshop on the Processing and Applications of Superconducting (RE)CBO Large Grain Materials - Morioka, Jpn Duration: 1999 Oct 19 → 1999 Oct 22 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Metals and Alloys
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Materials Chemistry