Abstract
Two complementary approaches have been applied to the study of interfacial processes between PbBiSrCaCuO ceramic and silver or silver alloys. One is based on wettability measurements of molten silver (and silver–indium) using the sessile‐drop technique (at 950 °C) followed by AES analysis, and the other approach uses XPS/depth profiling of silver films on PbBiSrCaCuO annealed at 20–700 °C. Extensive interfacial interactions and diffusion processes occur in these systems, which lead to enhanced wettability. Such phenomena are correlated with previously reported electrical properties and are relevant to the optimization of metal/superconductor composite materials and device applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 387-392 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Surface and Interface Analysis |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1-12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1994 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry