Effects of cracks on critical current density in Ag-sheathed superconductor tape

Y. Fang, S. Danyluk, M. T. Lanagan

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Abstract

The effect of partial cracking on critical current density (Jc) has been modelled for Agsheathed superconductor tapes. Effects of crack length and density on current-voltage characteristics and Jc were evaluated for monofilament and multifilament tapes. The results show that a single long crack is more harmful than numerous small cracks. Multiple small partial cracks (less than 20% of core dimension) can be present in the Bi2Sr2Can-1CunO2n+4 (BSCCO) before Jc degradation is observed. In general, a multifilament tape can withstand cracks better than a monofilament tape.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)957-962
Number of pages6
JournalCryogenics
Volume36
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • General Physics and Astronomy

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