Description

Praseodymium Barium Copper Oxide (1-2-3) is a high-temperature superconducting ceramic material belonging to the rare-earth cuprate family. This compound is critical for advanced research and development in condensed matter physics and next-generation electronics due to its unique superconducting properties. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of superconducting magnets, quantum computing components, and thin-film device fabrication.

Application

• Superconducting Wire & Tape Fabrication: A key precursor material for manufacturing high-temperature superconducting wires used in power transmission and high-field magnets.
• Thin-Film Deposition: Used in pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and sputtering targets to create superconducting thin films for electronic devices and sensors.
• Fundamental Research: Essential for academic and industrial R&D exploring the mechanisms of high-temperature superconductivity and novel material properties.
• Magnetic Shielding: Component in systems designed to create environments with extremely low magnetic fields.
• Fault Current Limiters: Research and development of superconducting fault current limiters for electrical grid protection.
• SQUID Devices: Material research for Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (SQUIDs), used in ultra-sensitive magnetometry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Praseodymium Barium Copper Oxide (1-2-3)
CAS No.	120305-22-8
Molecular Formula	PrBa2Cu3O7-δ (commonly represented)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	PrBa2Cu3O7; PBCO; Pr-123; PrBCO; Praseodymium Barium Cuprate; PrBa2Cu3O7-x; High-Tc Superconductor Pr-123
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Praseodymium Barium Copper Oxide (1-2-3) is produced and tested under stringent protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance for research and industrial applications. Quality is verified through techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase purity, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for stoichiometry, and particle size analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black powder
Phase Purity (XRD)	Predominantly PrBa2Cu3O7-δ phase
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (custom sizes available)
Stoichiometry (Pr:Ba:Cu)	1:2:3 ± 5% (by ICP)
Trace Metal Impurities	< 1000 ppm total

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