Environmental test program for superconducting materials and devices: Preliminary results of testing program at Savannah River Site

摘要

The properties of YBa(sub 2)Cu(sub 3)O(sub 7-x) superconducting tapes designed and fabricated into SAFIRE-type, encapsulated, grounding links by the Ceramic Engineering Department at Clemson University are under investigation. Testing at the Savannah River Site will include gamma irradiation, vibration, and long-term evaluation. The gamma irradiation portion of testing has been completed. The long-term testing began in January and will continue. The vibration test has yet to be started.