Texture analysis of bulk YBa2Cu3O(x) by neutron diffraction

摘要

Neutron diffraction has been used to generate Orientation Distribution Functions for two sinter-forged YBa(sub 2)Cu(sub 3)O(sub x) specimens. Sinter forging imparted a strong texture, with c axes of crystals preferentially aligned parallel to the forging direction. The distribution of a and b axes was not uniform, which may have implications to critical current density. 14 refs., 6 figs.