ISSN:
1432-0630
Keywords:
74
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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Physics
Notes:
Abstract The superconducting properties of A15-, σ-, and tetragonal phases of the system Nb−Ir were investigated. The alloys were prepared by sintering and arc melting. They were subjected to optical and scanning electron microscopy. The lattice parameters were determined by x-ray diffraction technique. Superconducting transition temperatures,T c , as well as upper critical fields,H c2, were measured inductively and resistively. TheT c -values of the σ-phase vary between 2.15 and 2.40 K whereas for the A15-phase they vary between 1.83 and 2.73 K. TheT c -value of the tetragonal phase is 3.81 K. The upper critical fields of the tetragonal and the A 15-phase are nearly the same (≈13 kG) and lower compared with that of the σ-phase (≈18 kG). Several theoretically predicted values ofH c2(0) are evaluated and compared with the experimental ones.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00932403
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