Magnetic shielding properties of high-temperature superconducting tubes subjected to axial fields

We have experimentally studied the magnetic shielding properties of a cylindrical shell of BiPbSrCaCuO subjected to low frequency AC axial magnetic fields. The magnetic response has been investigated as a function of the dimensions of the tube, the magnitude of the applied field and the frequency. These results are explained quantitatively by employing the method of Brandt (1998 Phys. Rev. B 58 6506) with a Jc(B) law appropriate for a polycrystalline material. Specifically, we observe that the applied field can sweep into the central region either through the thickness of the shield or through the opening ends, the latter mechanism being suppressed for long tubes. For the first time, we systematically detail the spatial variation of the shielding factor (the ratio of the applied field over the internal magnetic field) along the axis of a high-temperature superconducting tube. The shielding factor is shown to be constant in a region around the centre of the tube, and to decrease as an exponential in the vicinity of the ends. This spatial dependence comes from the competition between two mechanisms of field penetration. The frequency dependence of the shielding factor is also discussed and shown to follow a power law arising from the finite creep exponent n.Comment: 22 pages, 10 figure

Elaboration de dépôts d'YBa2Cu3O7-x par électrophorèse et projection plasma

Ce travail se compose de deux parties : la première partie traite de la formation de dépôts épais du composé YBa2Cu3O7-x par la technique électrophorétique (EPD) tandis que la seconde décrit la réalisation de dépôts par la technique de projection plasma. Dans le cadre de la méthode EPD, des suspensions aqueuses et non-aqueuses ont été étudiées. Plus particulièrement, des suspensions à base d’acétone en présence ou non d’iode ont été caractérisées de manière approfondie. A l’aide de ces résultats, un mécanisme de charge des particules a été proposé. La cinétique de dépôt de l’YBa2Cu3O7-x par EPD a également été étudiée. Les dépôts formés ont montré des propriétés supraconductrices sur substrat d’Ag. Une densité de courant critique Jc (77 K, H=0) de l’ordre de 103 A/cm² a été obtenue. Finalement, une méthode de texturation sous champ magnétique appliquée à l’EPD a été explorée.Pour la technique de projection plasma, différents paramètres opératoires ont été étudiés. Par un traitement thermique adéquat du dépôt sur substrat de Ni, la phase supraconductrice a été obtenue

Interactions in YBa2Cu3O7-x aqueous suspensions

Surface charging mechanism of YBa2Cu3O7-x (YBCO) particles in water has been investigated in order to understand their colloidal behaviour and stabilise concentrated suspensions. A broad study relating the suspension parameters (pH and zeta potential) vs. the conditions of the suspension performance (atmosphere and time) has been shown and discussed. The zeta potential values remain positive in all the pH range for the highest powder concentration studied (10 g l(-1)), evidencing a large influence of the solid content in the particle charge. The chemistry of YBa2Cu3O7-x in water has been studied through the chemical analysis of the supernatant by inductively coupled plasma (ICP), and the surface analysis of the particles by X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The presence of BaCO3, CuO, and the hydrolysed Ba species, such as Ba(OH)(2) and Ba(OH)(+), at the particles surface has been evaluated as a function of the powder concentration. Based on these analyses, the dependence of the colloidal behaviour of YBCO on the presence of Ba soluble species has been determined. A stabilisation mechanism for YBCO particles in aqueous suspension focus on the powders deleterious minimization was proposed. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Interuniversity Attraction Pole INANOMAT (P6/17

Characterisation of the magnetic shielding properties of YBaCuO thick films prepared by electrophoretic deposition on silver substrates

peer reviewedThis communication reports experimental results on the superconducting properties of YBaCuO thick films prepared by electrophoretic deposition on silver substrates. The magnetic shielding properties of the coatings were characterised by various methods. First, the electrical resistance and the transport critical current density, Jc, were determined. Our coatings exhibit a superconducting transition at a temperature of 90 K. Next, shielding characterisations were carried out at 77 K for samples having either a slab or a cylindrical geometry. In both cases, the frequency of the applied magnetic field was 103 Hz; the field behind the shielding wall was measured by a pick-up coil connected to a lock-in amplifier. In the case of cylindrical samples and for an applied induction lower than 1 G, the field inside the shielding enclosure is reduced by a factor greater than 106 (i.e. 120 dB) with respect to the applied field.Blindage magnétique par matériaux supraconducteurs à haute température critiqu

Inversion of the Biot-Savart Law: an approach based on discrete sine and cosine transforms

peer reviewedBlindage magnétique par matériaux supraconducteurs à haute température critiqu

LiMn2-xTixO4 spinel-type compounds (x <= 1): Structural, electrical and magnetic properties

LiMn2-xTixO4 compounds with 0.5 =<x =< 1 were prepared by solid state reaction and Pechini technique. Powder X-ray diffraction showed that all samples crystallize with the spinel crystal structure (S.G. Fd3m). The cubic unit-cell parameter increases with the Ti content. The influence of the Ti content and cationic distribution on the magnetic properties of the compounds was studied by measuring the temperature and magnetic field dependences of the magnetization: substitution by non-magnetic d(0) Ti4+ ions appeared to weaken the magnetic interactions between the manganese ions. The electrical properties of LiMnTiO4 were studied by AC impedance spectroscopy and DC polarisation measurements, which revealed the electronic character of the conduction process. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved

Influence of thermal treatment on YBa2Cu3O7-x thick films prepared by electrophoretic deposition on Ni and Ag substrates

peer reviewedWe have studied the sintering parameters of YBa2Cu3O7-x (YBCO) coatings produced by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) on Ag and Ni substrates. The maximal sintering temperature is ~ 930°C due to partial melting and chemical contamination for Ag and Ni substrates respectively. Increasing the sintering duration does not improve significantly the densification. When Ar sintering atmosphere is used, the coating density is strongly increased on Ag substrates while adhesion is poor on Ni substrates. The Ar-sintered YBCO coating deposited on planar Ag substrate displays a significant magnetic shielding effect for low frequency applied magnetic induction

Texturation of YBa2Cu3O7-delta thick films by electrophoretic deposition under magnetic field

YBa2Cu3O7-delta coatings were deposited by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) onto Ni substrates. Particles of different sizes and shapes were used in order to study the influence of the powder microstructure on the film density. Texturation of the thick films was induced by application of a magnetic field during the electrophoretic deposition. X-ray diffraction analysis has clearly shown preferred c-axis alignment of the YBa2Cu3O7-delta films along the direction normal to the substrate surface. Scanning electron microscopy and optical polarised light microscopy were used to characterise the microstructure of the coatings, revealing a nonrandom platelets organisation

YBa2Cu3O7−x dispersion in iodine acetone for electrophoretic deposition: Surface charging mechanism in a halogenated organic media

Electrophoretic deposition (EPD) performance strongly depends on the particles surface chemistry and the ability to manipulate surface–liquid interfaces. In this study an extensive investigation of YBCO suspension in dry acetone, acetone–water mixtures and acetone–iodine is reported. Chemical instability of YBCO particles determines their colloidal behaviour. Charging mechanism of particles has therefore had to be deeply investigated for complete dispersion understanding. In order to determine the conditions of the YBCO suspension stability, measurements of pH, conductivity, zeta-potential, settling tests, modelling of the particle networks and electrophoretic deposition were done. The influence of the water and iodine concentration, and their role as stabilizers was evaluated. Based on experimental results, pair particle potentials were calculated and then different charging mechanisms of YBCO surfaces in acetone were proposed