Applied Physics Letters · 1988 · 55 citations · 3 references
Natural SciencesMaterials SciencePhysicsCondensed Matter PhysicsCrystal StructureSolid State PhysicsSuperconducting MaterialsTexture ChangesCurrentsHigh-temperature SuperconductorsSuperconducting CeramicsSuperconducting PropertiesTexture DevelopmentX-ray Diffraction AnalysisYttrium Aluminum Garnet Ceramics
We report an increase of a factor up to 5 in JC on mixing varying amounts of Ag2O with YBa2Cu3O7. The increase correlates with an increase in texture as seen by x-ray diffraction intensities. Microstructure indicates the formation of platelets with c axis normal to the platelets.
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