Growth of Bi-(Sr,La)-Cu-O single crystals with the floating-zone technique

  • J.H.P.M. Emmen
  • , V.A.M. Brabers
  • , W.J.M. de Jonge
  • , M. Nevriva
  • , J. Srámek

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Abstract

The TSFZ method has been used to grow crystals of the Bi-oxide superconductor of the Bi-n = 1 structure. The investigated compositions are Bi2Sr2CuO6+z, Bi2.3Sr1.7CuO6+z, and Bi2+xSr1.6- LayCuO6+z (x+y = 0.4). Except for the stoichiometric composition, the TSFZ experiments yield plate-like crystals of the superconducting R-phase. Superconductivity was only present in La substituted crystals and the TC could be changed by annealing procedures. A maximum TC = 29 K is found for Bi2.0Sr1.6La0.4CuO6+z.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15-18
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Alloys and Compounds
Volume195
Issue numberC
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 May 1993

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