Preliminary study of electron-energy-loss spectra of YBa2 Cu3O7??
β Scribed by Batson, P. E. ;Chisholm, M. F.
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 1988
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 377 KB
- Volume
- 8
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0741-0581
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β¦ Synopsis
We have obtained the electron-energy-loss spectra below 1,000 eV for YBa2C~307-~. The spectra show contributions from all elemental constituents, although the Y-signal is very weak owing to its small concentration. The low-loss region and the Ba-core losses are very similar to those obtained for BaO. The Cu absorption is similar to that seen in CuO with minor differences relating to Cu concentration and anisotropy. The oxygen 1s absorption has a shape that is quite different from that obtained in CuO and shows striking orientational anisotropy. Radiation damage in the microscope is a problem and leads to changes in the shape of the oxygen edge.
π SIMILAR VOLUMES
The high T, superconducting material YBazCu307 shows a complex relationship between microstructure and oxygen content, which are controlled by length of heat treatment, atmosphere, and quench rate. An AEM investigation studying changes in the oxygen near edge features was undertaken. Electron energy