21–25 Jul 2019
Connecticut Convention Center, Level 6
US/Eastern timezone

M1Po2A-05 [29]: Importance of Tensile Strength in Bulk Superconductors

22 Jul 2019, 14:00
2h
Level 6, Cryo Expo Exhibit Hall

Level 6, Cryo Expo Exhibit Hall

Poster Presentation M1Po2A - Bulk Superconductors

Speaker

Dr John Durrell (University of Cambridge)

Description

As practical applications of bulk superconductors grown by TSMG and similar methods draw closer it has become apparent that close attention needs to be paid to the mechanical, as opposed to superconducting, properties of these materials. In particular the key limiting factor to the trapping of further increased magnetic fields in bulk superconductors appears to be their mechanical strength.

In this presentation I will discuss approaches to the evaluation of the tensile strength, including comparison of three-point and Brazilian test. The variation of strength within bulks and how this is affected by composition will also be discussed. Finally, I will address approaches to sample reinforcement, including external reinforcement, internal reinforcement and other approaches to ameliorating crack propagation.

Primary author

Dr John Durrell (University of Cambridge)

Co-authors

Mr Kaiyuan (Danny) Huang (University of Cambridge) Dr Devendra Kumar Namburi (University of Cambridge) Dr Mark Ainslie (University of Cambridge) David Cardwell (University of Cambridge)

Presentation materials