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Superconducting properties of rapidly quenched and heat treated Zr-V and Hf-V foils

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The results of rapid quenching and subsequent heat treatments on the superconducting properties of the Zr-V and Hf-V binary systems are presented. Metallic glasses can be prepared in these systems which have very attractive properties for practical application. The existence of a flexible glassy phase raises the prospect of alternative methods for the construction of superconducting devices. As-quenched, partially crystalline material is characterized by small critical currents, yet relatively large upper critical fields and transition temperatures. Heat treatments considerably enhance the current carrying capability.

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Work supported by Department of Energy Contract No. DE-AC03-76ER00822.

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Tenhover, M. Superconducting properties of rapidly quenched and heat treated Zr-V and Hf-V foils. Appl. Phys. 21, 279–282 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00886179

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