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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 957-962 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Cryogenics |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1996 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Materials Science
- General Physics and Astronomy