Environmental degradation properties of YBa2Cu3O7-δ and Y0.6Ca0.4Ba1.6La0.4Cu 3O7-δ thin film structures

Ji Ping Zhou; Rung Kuang Lo; Steven M. Savoy; Mark Arendt; Jeff Armstrong; Du Yu Yang; John Talvacchio; John T. McDevitt

doi:10.1016/S0921-4534(96)00631-4

Environmental degradation properties of YBa₂Cu₃O_7-δ and Y_0.6Ca_0.4Ba_1.6La_0.4Cu ₃O_7-δ thin film structures

Ji Ping Zhou, Rung Kuang Lo, Steven M. Savoy, Mark Arendt, Jeff Armstrong, Du Yu Yang, John Talvacchio, John T. McDevitt

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Abstract

Utilization of the high temperature superconductor, YBa₂Cu₃O_7-δ, in commercial applications is becoming increasingly feasible. Before full advantage of this material can be taken, however, the lifetime, oxygen stability and processability of this ambient reactive superconductor must be improved. Corrosion resistance of YBa₂Cu₃O_7-δ and a cation substituted compound, Y_0.6Ca_0.4Ba_1.6La_0.4Cu ₃O_7-δ, were studied and their lifetimes in aqueous environments were determined. Results indicate a dramatic enhancement in the stability against environmental degradation for the cation substituted phase. Important mechanistic factors responsible for the enhanced corrosion resistance of the substituted phase over the parent compound are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	223-232
Number of pages	10
Journal	Physica C: Superconductivity and its applications
Volume	273
Issue number	3-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0921-4534(96)00631-4
State	Published - Jan 1 1997

Keywords

Corrosion
Environmental degradation
High-T thin film
Superconductor lifetime measurement
Surface characterization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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