Date of Award
Fall 1991
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Brower, W. E.
Second Advisor
Blumenthal, R. N.
Third Advisor
Fournelle, R. A.
Abstract
In this thesis, the rapid solidification of the YBa2 Cu3 O7 - x compound using the shock tube method was studied as route to continuous production of the 123 superconductor. The as quenched shock tube flakes were characterized using XRD, Debye Scherrer, SEM and the DSC. Phase separation was observed in the as quenched flake. The as quenched flakes were largely glassy and had a Tg (584°C-596°C) below the T cryst. (665°C-780°C ) making it a formable glass (percentage penetration 50% to 55%). Annealing the as quenched products in flowing oxygen for 8 hours at 850°C did not produce the YBa2Cu30r-x Orthorhombic superconducting phase.
Recommended Citation
Holla, Harish A., "Rapid Solidification of the Yttrium-Barium-Copper Oxide (1-2-3) Superconductor" (1991). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4841.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4841