Superconducting element having an intermediate layer with multiple fluorite blocks
US5629267A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 13, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S505/702
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A superconducting element is disclosed which comprises a lower superconducting layer, an upper superconducting layer, and an intermediate layer interposed between the lower and upper superconducting layers. The lower and upper superconducting layers are both form of a superconducting cuprate. The intermediate layer is formed of a layered cuprate containing in the crystal structure thereof multiple fluorite blocks represented by the formula: EQU [B]AE.sub.2 (RE1.sub.1-y RE2.sub.y).sub.m+1 Cu.sub.2 O.sub.z (wherein [B] stands for a block layer, AE for an alkaline earth element, RE1 for at least one element selected from the group consisting of lanthanide elements and actinoid elements which form ions of valency of larger than 3, RE2 for at least one element selected from the group consisting of lanthanide elements which form ions of valency of 3 and yttrium, m for a number satisfying the expression m.gtoreq.2, y for a number satisfying the expression 0.ltoreq.y<1, and z for the oxygen content). The multiple fluorite block functions as an insulating layer and allows fabrication of a S/I/S tunnel type junction.
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