Zirconium dodecaboride: A first type-I superconductor with a native surface-enhanced order parameter

M. A. Belogolovskii, V. B. Filippov, V. E. Shaternik, I. Felner, M. Tsindlekht

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Abstract

We present a short overview of the surface and bulk properties of ZrB 12 single crystals in the superconducting state. Our recent magnetic and tunnelling measurements have revealed an enhancement of superconducting properties at the surface of zirconium dodecaboride comparing with its bulk. The relevant data of some other groups support our conclusion concerning this material as a first known superconductor with a native near-surface enhanced order parameter.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)599-603
Number of pages5
JournalMetallofizika i Noveishie Tekhnologii
Volume30
Issue number5
StatePublished - May 2008

Keywords

  • Superconductor
  • Surface properties
  • Zirconium dodecaboride

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