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The mechanism of surface decomposition of Tl and Hg-containing superconductors

  • Wuzong Zhou
  • , DA Jefferson
  • , WY Liang
  • , GB Peacock
  • , A Asab
  • , I Gameson
  • , PP Edwards

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Abstract

The surface chemistry of various Tl- and Hg-containing superconducting oxides has been studied by high resolution transmission electron microscopy. The mechanism of surface decomposition of these materials is discussed. High chemical reactivity of the Tl-O and Hg-O layers seem to be the main course of the decomposition. It is proposed that a surface substitution of Tl and Hg may stabilise the structures without losing superconducting properties.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13-14
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Superconductivity
Volume11
Publication statusPublished - Feb 1998

Keywords

  • surface
  • superconductors
  • decomposition
  • electron microscopy

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