Aqueous Electrochemical Synthesis of YBa2Cu3 O 7 − x Superconductors

Abstract
Aqueous solutions containing yttrium, barium, and copper ions were examined for the feasibility of obtaining superconducting films via electrochemical methods. The research considered co‐precipitation of all three ions simultaneously as hydroxides. After high‐temperature treatment, the films showed superconducting characteristics. However, low and broad transition temperatures were observed when measuring the magnetic susceptibility temperature dependence.