2 papers
cond-mat.supr-con2004
From RE-211 to RE-123. How to control the final microstructure of superconducting single-domains
R. Cloots, T. Koutzarova, J. -P. Mathieu +1
This paper reviews the usual techniques for producing YBCO-type single-domains and the microstructure of the as-obtained samples. The problems of seed dissolution and parasite nucl…
cond-mat.supr-con2003
The contribution of 211 particles to the mechanical reinforcement mechanism of 123 superconducting single domains
J. -P. Mathieu, I. G. Cano, T. Koutzarova +5
Hardness and fracture toughness of Dy-123 single-domains were studied by Vickers micro-indentation. A significant anisotropy of the mechanical properties was observed. Hardness tes…