Physical characterization and vibrational spectroscopy of Bi(Pb) cuprate 2212 ceramics prepared by sol-gel

Lina Ben-Dor*, M. Y. Szerer, G. Blumberg, A. Givan, L. Börjesson, L. V. Hong

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Abstract

Samples of bismuth cuprate with and without lead substitution were prepared by the sol-gel method. The general formula was Bi2-xPbxSr2CaCu2O8+ δ, where 0≤x≤0.6. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron probe microanalysis (EPMA), magnetic susceptibility, Raman spectroscopy and IR reflectance. Regarding homogeneity, density, purity and superconductivity, optimal behavior was found x = 0.2-0.4. An increase of hole concentration in the CuO2-planes with Pb2+/Bi3+ ratio was observed from the optical data. The Raman spectra modifications with lead substitution are discussed. Evidence of the interaction between CuO2-plane hole continuum and 150 cm-1 IR active modes was found.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)418-424
Number of pages7
JournalPhysica C: Superconductivity and its Applications
Volume200
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 1992

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