Preparation of a High-Tc Y-Ba-Cu-O Superconductor Using Colloidal Methods

Abstract
New synthetic procedures of a Y-Ba-Cu-O superconductor obtained through homogeneous colloidal precursors are described. These are formed by hydrolysis (olation) and in situ oxidation reaction (oxolation) of a mixture of metal ions in an aqueous solution. The resulting specimens exhibit a high-T c superconducting state after calcination. Resistance drops at around 95 K and completely vanishes at 75 K. These procedures will provide a conventional process for producing superconductive thin films and wires.

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