Description

Yttrium Barium Copper Oxide is a high-temperature superconducting ceramic material, commonly referred to as YBCO. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to conduct electricity with zero resistance when cooled below its critical temperature, enabling highly efficient power transmission and advanced magnetic applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced electronics, medical imaging (MRI), and next-generation energy infrastructure. The CAS number for this product is 107539-20-8.

Application

• Superconducting Wires & Tapes: Core material for manufacturing second-generation (2G) high-temperature superconducting wires used in power cables, fault current limiters, and high-field magnets.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Used in the development of more compact, efficient, and higher-field-strength MRI magnets for improved medical diagnostics.
• Research & Development: Fundamental material for academic and industrial R&D in condensed matter physics, superconductivity, and quantum computing components.
• Energy & Power Systems: Key component in superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) systems, motors, generators, and transformers for lossless energy transfer.
• Particle Accelerators: Employed in the construction of high-gradient accelerating cavities and beam steering magnets for scientific research facilities.
• Thin-Film Devices: Sputtering target material for depositing superconducting thin films used in superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) and RF filters.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Barium Copper Oxide
CAS No.	107539-20-8
Molecular Formula	YBa2Cu3O7-x (common stoichiometry)
Molecular Weight	666.19 g/mol (for YBa2Cu3O7)
Synonyms	YBCO; Yttrium Barium Cuprate; 123 Superconductor; Y-123; YBa2Cu3O7; Yttrium Barium Copper Oxide (1-2-3); Barium Yttrium Copper Oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Barium Copper Oxide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for critical applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as phase purity, stoichiometry, particle size distribution, and superconducting transition temperature (Tc). Quality is verified through techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS).

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 15-25°C in a desiccated environment. Always handle in a controlled, dry atmosphere to maintain optimal superconducting properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black powder
Phase Purity (XRD)	≥ 99% YBa2Cu3O7-x phase
Assay (Elemental Analysis)	Y, Ba, Cu content within ±1% of nominal stoichiometry
Critical Temperature (Tc)	> 90 K (Contact for specific grade data)
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (Custom sizes available)
Specific Surface Area (BET)	1-5 m²/g
Loss on Drying	< 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.