Effect of nanosize MgO addition on the texture and mechanical strength of Bi-2212 superconductor compound

• Main Authors: Hamid N.A., Shamsudin N.F.
• Other Authors: 6604077116
• Format: Conference paper
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Bi-2212 phase; Current density; High-temperature superconductor; Mechanical strength; Texture; Ceramic superconductors; Compression testing; High temperature superconductors; Magnesium; Nanotechnology; Reinforcement; Scanning electron microscopy; Strength of materials; Superconductivity; Textures; X ray diffraction; Bi-2212; Compression tests; DC methods; Degree of texturing; Electrical resistances; Elemental compositions; Energy dispersive x-ray; Four-probe; High melting point; High temperature; Low thermal conductivity; MgO; MgO addition; MgO powders; Nano-size; Partial melting; Porous microstructure; Power system applications; Reinforcement materials; Texture coefficient; Weight percentages; Bismuth compounds
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

The Bi 2Sr 2CaCu 2O 8 (Bi-2212) high-temperature ceramic superconductor has the potential to be applied in power system applications due to its low thermal conductivity. However due to the material's brittle nature and low strength, reinforcement of the Bi-2212 superconductor is necessary for s...