Enhanced superconductivity with possible re-appearance of charge density wave states in polycrystalline Cu${}_{1-x}$Ag${}_x$Ir${}_2$Te${}_4$ alloys

Mebrouka Boubeche, Lingyong Zeng, Xunwu Hu +8

In this study, we determined the effect of doping with the noble metal Ag on Ir${}_2$Te${}_4$ superconductors. Based on the resistivity, magnetization, and heat capacity, we explored t…