ISSN:
1573-4803
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract Composites of YBa2Cu307−x and a thermosetting epoxy have been fabricated to study the effectiveness of the epoxy as a protective coating against aqueous decomposition of the oxide, and to determine the effects of the polymer on the oxide's superconducting properties. Reaction with water depletes the ceramic of barium, causes cracks perpendicular to the surface, and decreases the volume fraction of superconducting phase. Microstructural studies show that the epoxy coating is an effective barrier against the decomposition of YBa2Cu307−x immersed in 70 ° C water. In addition, resistivity and AC susceptibility measurements indicate that the epoxy has no deleterious effect on the superconducting transition temperature of the ceramic.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00584898
Permalink