Thermodynamic stability of cuprate perovskite superconductors

The oxygen-partial-pressure versus temperature phase behaviour of a variety of cuprate perovskites, including high- T c superconductors has been studied. For the n=1, 2, 3 and the ∞ Bi-compounds the temperature above which the perovskite structure becomes unstable lies on the same boundary of thermo...

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Published in:Physica. C, Superconductivity Superconductivity, 1992-01, Vol.190 (4), p.437-443
Main Authors: Mawdsley, A., Tallon, J.L., Presland, M.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Chemical thermodynamics
Chemistry
Elements, mineral and organic compounds
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Thermodynamic properties
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Summary:The oxygen-partial-pressure versus temperature phase behaviour of a variety of cuprate perovskites, including high- T c superconductors has been studied. For the n=1, 2, 3 and the ∞ Bi-compounds the temperature above which the perovskite structure becomes unstable lies on the same boundary of thermodynamic stability. This boundary coincides with that separating cupric and cuprous oxide implying that stability of the compound is determined by the stability of the copper oxide (CuO 2) planes. The variety of other cuprate perovskites which remain stable to well beyond this boundary appear to be those in which the CuO 2 planes are subject to substantial internal strain whether compressive or tensile. For these, stability is probably determined by the non-copper-oxide substructures.
ISSN:0921-4534
1873-2143
DOI:10.1016/0921-4534(92)90703-F