Published June 1991 | Version v1
Journal article

Low percolation concentration for zero thermoelectric power in Y1Ba2Cu3Osub(7-x)

  • 1. National Physical Lab., New Delhi (India)

Description

Effect of oxygen deficiency on the thermoelectric power and the resistive transition is studied by changing the cooling rate of the sintered specimens of R1Ba2Cu3Osub(7-x) where R=Y, Gd and Sm. Slow-cooled (60degC/h) specimens are superconducting and show positive TEP with a broad peak above Tc. It is a decreasing function of temperature at higher temperatures. Pair fluctuation above Tc is thought to be responsible for this peak. Highly O2-deficient sample of Y12-3 has a finite resisitivity at Tc and yet shows a zero TEP. It is suggested that the pecolation concentration of the supeconducting phase for zero TEP should be much smaller than that required for the electrical conduction. (author). 24 refs., 5 figs

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Bulletin of Materials Science
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
3
Series
Bull. Mater. Sci.
Journal Page Range
837-845
ISSN
0250-4707
CODEN
BUMSD

Conference

Title
International conference on superconductivity.
Dates
10-14 Jan 1990.
Place
Bangalore (India).