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Methods for processing superconducting materials

US5166131A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 1988
Grant dateNov 24, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S505/742

Abstract

A superconducting oxide is exposed to ozone. In one embodiment, the oxide is cooled to the superconducting state before exposure to ozone. The oxide may also be thermally cycled into and out of the superconducting state before exposure to ozone. The ozone may be in either the liquid or gaseous state and may be mixed with molecular oxygen. After exposure to ozone, the critical, or transition, temperature is elevated in comparison with material not so processed.

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