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Magnetic Characterization of MgB2 Bulk Superconductor for Magnetic Field Mitigation Solutions

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Magnetic shielding properties of MgB2 bulk samples synthesized by the SPS (Spark–Plasma–Sintering) technique were characterized in low applied magnetic fields at temperatures ranging from 20 to 37 K. The used growth technique allows one to produce this compound in different shapes and sizes required for shielding applications. In this framework, shielding magnetic-induction field profiles generated by MgB2-based shield components, shaped as planar thick disks, were measured by means of a suitable Hall probe in-plane array. The magnetic field distribution at different vertical distances above the sample was also obtained by a micrometric motion of the probe ensemble. Magnetic field profiles were then analyzed in the framework of the critical state model and the critical current density, J c , was evaluated. The J c magnitude indicates that the material under test is a good candidate for passive magnetic shield manufacturing up to temperatures close to the transition one.

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  1. Department of Physics, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy

    Laura Gozzelino, Bruno Minetti, Roberto Gerbaldo, Gianluca Ghigo, Francesco Laviano, Giuseppina Lopardo & Enrica Mezzetti

  2. National Institute of Materials Physics, Magurele, Romania

    Carmen Plapcianu

  3. Department of General and Organic Chemistry, Università di Torino, Torino, Italy

    Angelo Agostino & Stefano Cagliero

  4. Department of Experimental Physics, Università di Torino, Torino, Italy

    Marco Truccato

  5. National Institute of Metrological Research, Torino, Italy

    Luca Zilberti

  6. Department of Electrical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy

    Luca Zilberti

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Gozzelino, L., Minetti, B., Gerbaldo, R. et al. Magnetic Characterization of MgB2 Bulk Superconductor for Magnetic Field Mitigation Solutions. J Supercond Nov Magn 24, 307–312 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10948-010-0993-4

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