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Materials chemistry and thermodynamics of REBa 2 Cu 3 O 7−x
Author(s) -
MacmanusDriscoll Judith L.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.19970090602
Subject(s) - superconductivity , materials science , microstructure , thermodynamics , condensed matter physics , metallurgy , physics
This review focuses on the materials chemistry and thermodynamics of the REBa 2 Cu 3 O 7−x (RE = rare earth) series of superconductors. The importance of this basic information for predicting and controlling structure and microstructure of single crystals, thin films, and bulk materials is discussed. Examples of where an understanding of the thermodynamics has led to advances in processing are presented, and future areas of research that are key to the second decade of superconductor processing are highlighted.