Texturation of YBa2Cu3O7-δ thick films by electrophoretic deposition under magnetic field

L. Dusoulier, S. Denis, N. Nutal, C. Henrist, B. Vanderheyden, Ph Vanderbemden, A. Rulmont, Michel Dirickx, M. Ausloos, R. Cloots, B. Vertruyen

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Abstract

YBa2Cu3O7-δ coatings were deposited by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) onto Ni substrates. Particles of different sizes and shapes were used in order to study the influence of the powder microstructure on the film density. Texturation of the thick films was induced by application of a magnetic field during the electrophoretic deposition. X-ray diffraction analysis has clearly shown preferred c-axis alignment of the YBa2Cu3O7-δ films along the direction normal to the substrate surface. Scanning electron microscopy and optical polarised light microscopy were used to characterise the microstructure of the coatings, revealing a non-random platelets organisation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)153-158
Number of pages6
JournalKey Engineering Materials
Volume314
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006

Keywords

  • Coatings
  • Electrophoresis
  • Magnetic texturation
  • Superconductors
  • YBaCu O

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