Physical Review · 1955 · 366 citations · 5 references
Natural SciencesMaterials SciencePhysicsCondensed Matter PhysicsMaterials PhysicsSolid State PhysicsElectron CorrelationElectronic Structure Of SolidsStrongly Correlated Electron SystemsSuperconducting MaterialsCritical TemperatureOptimum TemperaturePhase Transition TemperatureSuperconducting Critical TemperatureSuperconducting PropertiesTemperature OptimumValence Electrons
The relation between the transition temperature of a superconductor and its number of valence electrons/atom has been investigated. Optimum conditions for the occurrence of superconductivity seem to exist for 5 and 7 valence electrons/atom.
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The Superconductivity of Some Transition Metal Compounds
George F. Hardy, J. K. Hülm · Physical Review · 1954 · 348 citations
Transition Temperatures of Superconductors
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Superconductivity of Technetium
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