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Publication
IEEE Transactions on Magnetics
Paper
Ductile superconducting cu-rick alloys containing a-15 filaments
Abstract
A new approach to a ductile composite of Cu and an A-15 superconducting compound has been reported recently. This new metallurgical process consists of melting the constituent elements and subsequent cold-working and heat treatment. The superconducting materials prepared by this technique are composed of about 90 atomic per cent Cu and a superconducting compound such as NB3SN or V3Ga which is in the form of fine filaments embedded in the Cu matrix. The new alloy is superconducting at a temperature nearly identical to that of the superconducting phase in bulk form. The current density (J) is ∼104 to 105 A/cm2 at 4.2°K and zero magnetic field (J is calculated by taking the total cross-section of the specimen). an up-to-date account of the experimental situation in this field will be given. The discussion includes (1) the results of varying the alloy composition, the amount of cold-working and the heat treatment; (2) the transition temperature and Jc of Sn-coated Cu-(NB3SN) wires; (3) J as a function of transverse magnetic field; (4) the phenomenon of J enhancement as a result of mechanical deformation and (5) the basic mechanisms responsible for the observed superconductivity in these new materials. Copyright © 1975 by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.