Description

Bismuth Strontium Calcium Copper Oxide (BSCCO) is a high-temperature superconducting ceramic material belonging to the cuprate family. This compound is critical for advanced research and development in next-generation electronics and energy systems due to its unique ability to conduct electricity with zero resistance at relatively high critical temperatures. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of superconducting magnets, fault current limiters, and high-performance electronic components.

Application

• Core material for manufacturing high-temperature superconducting wires and tapes.
• Fabrication of superconducting magnets for medical MRI systems and particle accelerators.
• Research and development of superconducting fault current limiters (SFCL) for power grid stability.
• Production of sensitive SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device) magnetometers.
• Advanced studies in condensed matter physics and materials science.
• Potential applications in maglev (magnetic levitation) transportation systems.
• Development of low-loss, high-efficiency power transmission cables.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bismuth Strontium Calcium Copper Oxide
CAS No.	114901-61-0
Molecular Formula	Typically denoted as Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu-O (e.g., Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+x (BSCCO-2212) or Bi2Sr2Ca2Cu3O10+x (BSCCO-2223))
Molecular Weight	Varies by phase (Contact for details)
Synonyms	BSCCO; Bismuth Strontium Calcium Cuprate; High-Tc Superconductor BSCCO; Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu-O; Bismuth-Based Cuprate Superconductor; (Bi,Pb)2Sr2Ca2Cu3O10; BSCCO-2223; BSCCO-2212
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bismuth Strontium Calcium Copper Oxide is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality is verified through rigorous analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase purity, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) for elemental composition, and measurement of critical superconducting properties. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot characteristics 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 to prevent degradation of its superconducting properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black powder
Phase Purity (XRD)	Predominantly BSCCO-2223 or BSCCO-2212 phase
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm (or as specified)
Critical Temperature (Tc)	> 100 K (Contact for specific grade data)
Elemental Composition (ICP)	Conforms to target stoichiometry
Loss on Drying	< 1.0 %

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