Description

Yttrium Barium Cuprate is a high-temperature superconducting ceramic material with the chemical formula YBa₂Cu₃O₇₋ₓ. This compound is critically important for its ability to conduct electricity with zero resistance at temperatures significantly higher than conventional superconductors, enabling advanced technological applications. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced electronics, quantum computing, and high-field magnet technology.

Application

• High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Wires & Tapes: Core material for manufacturing second-generation (2G) HTS wires used in power cables, fault current limiters, and high-efficiency motors.
• Thin-Film Devices: Deposition of epitaxial thin films for superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs), RF filters, and other sensitive electronic components.
• Research & Development: Fundamental material for academic and industrial R&D in condensed matter physics, superconductivity, and next-generation energy systems.
• High-Field Magnet Coils: Used in the construction of coils for NMR spectrometers, MRI machines, and particle accelerators where strong, stable magnetic fields are required.
• Energy Storage Systems: Investigated for use in superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) systems for grid stabilization and power quality management.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Yttrium Barium Cuprate
CAS No.	109064-29-1
Molecular Formula	YBa₂Cu₃O₇₋ₓ
Molecular Weight	666.19 g/mol (for YBa₂Cu₃O₇)
Synonyms	YBCO; Yttrium Barium Copper Oxide; Y-123; YBa2Cu3O7-x; 1,2,3-YBCO; Yttrium Barium Copper Trioxide; High-Tc Superconductor YBCO
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Barium Cuprate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for critical applications. Each lot is characterized for phase purity, superconducting transition temperature (Tc), and critical current density (Jc). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing X-ray diffraction (XRD), elemental analysis, and microstructure data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment or under inert atmosphere to prevent degradation of superconducting properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black powder or target
Phase Purity (XRD)	≥ 99.5% (YBa₂Cu₃O₇₋ₓ phase)
Superconducting Transition Temperature (Tc)	≥ 90 K
Average Particle Size (D50)	1-5 µm (custom sizes available)
Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Carbon Content	≤ 500 ppm
Bulk Density	Contact for details

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