Published August 1993 | Version v1
Journal article

Phase diagrams of Ln-Ba-Cu-O systems (Ln = lanthanide)

  • 1. Mesoscopic Materials Research Center, Kyoto Univ. (Japan)

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The formation of solid phases in the Ln-Ba-Cu-O system (Ln=lanthanide) and their stability have been investigated. At temperatures above 1173 K, mainly four quaternary oxides exist in air: LnBa2Cu3O7-x (Ln123), Ln2BaCuO5 (Ln211), LnBa6Cu3Ox (Ln163) and LnBa4Cu3Ox (Ln143). A systematic study clarified that there is a size limit for the Ln3+ to form quaternary oxides, beyond which the phase stability decreases or changes to another crystal structure. The 123 phase in the Yb system was found to be not stable at low temperatures under a high oxygen partial pressure. The solid solution of quaternary oxides is formed when the radius of Ln3+ ion is large. Several phase diagrams of Ln-Ba-Cu-O system with Ln=Yb, Ho, Y, Nd and Pr have been made clear. (orig.)

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Journal Title
Zeitschrift fuer Metallkunde
Journal Volume
84
Journal Issue
8
Journal Page Range
p. 522-528.
ISSN
0044-3093
CODEN
ZEMTAE