Strength of b3Sn intermetallic layers in bronze/niobium filaments composite material

Tension tests have been used to estimate the strength of Nb3Sn intermetallic layer formed at the filament/matrix interface in the composite superconducting material, bronze(13 at.%Sn)/niobium filament. It is noted that the layer destruction starts with the formation of a group of cracks placed at a similar interval from each other, which are the reason for instability of sUperconducting properties in the composite system. The formula is given that connects the fracturing and superconducting properties, from which it follows that with the increase of layer thickness and its strength, the fracturing reduces, while superconducting properties improve