Abstract
Thermogravimetric analyses of(Pb,Cu) 1212 cuprates show two stages of oxygen loss on heating. If samples are heat-treated at temperatures above the first stage of oxygen lass (@400 in air) they are superconducting. In this study we demonstrate that the second stage of oxygen loss (@900 in air) is associated with decomposition of the 1212 structure, resulting in an ''SrCuO2''-type phase and a 0223-related phase. In most previous studies, temperatures in excess of this decomposition temperature have been utilised to synthesise, sinter or optimise the (Pb,Cu)1212 cuprate.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 815-816 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Physica C: Superconductivity |
Volume | 282-287 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 1997 |
Event | International Conference on Materials and Mechanisms of Superconductivity - High Temperature Superconductors V - BEIJING Duration: 28 Feb 1997 → 4 Mar 1997 |