• Progress in Superconductivity
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.64-68
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• 2004

We fabricated cube-textured Ni and Ni-W alloy substrates for coated conductors and characterized the effects of W addition on microstructure, mechanical strength, and magnetic properties of the substrate. Pure Ni and Ni-(2, 3, 5at.%)W alloys were prepared by plasma arc melting, heavily cold rolled and then annealed at various temperatures of $600-1300^{\circ}C$. The texture was evaluated by pole-figure and orientation distribution function (ODF) analysis. Mechanical properties were investigated by micro Vickers hardness and tension test. Ferromagnetism of the substrate was measured by physical property measurement system (PPMS). It was observed that Ni-W substrates had sharp cube texture, and the full-width at half-maximums (FWHMs) of in-plane texture was $^{\circ}$-5.57$4.42^{\circ}$, which is better than that of pure Ni substrate. In addition cube texture of Ni-W substrates was retained at higher temperature up to $1300^{\circ}C$. Microstructural observation showed that the Ni-W substrates had fine grain size and higher mechanical properties than the pure Ni substrate. These improvements are probably due to strengthening mechanisms such as solid solution hardening and/or grain size strengthening. PPMS analysis showed that addition of W effectively reduced saturation magnetization in applied magnetic field and Curie temperature.

• Progress in Superconductivity
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.133-137
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• 2005

We fabricated the Au/Ni template for YBCO coated conductors and evaluated texture formation and the microstructural evolution. The cube textured Ni substrate was fabricated by rolling and recrystallization annealing, and subsequently Au layer formed on the substrate by electroless-plating method. The texture was evaluated by pole-figure with x-ray goniometer with orientation distribution function (ODF) analysis. The surface roughness and grain boundary morphology of template were characterized by atomic force microscopy (AFM) We observed that Au layer deposited epitaxially on Ni substrate and formed a strong cube texture when plating time was optimized. The full-width at half-maximum (FWHM) was $8.4^{\circ}$ for out-of-plane and $9.98^{\circ}$ for in-plane texture for plating time of 30 min. Microstructural observation showed that the Au layer was homogeneous and dense without formation of crack/microcrack. In addition, we observed that root-mean-square (RMS) and depth of grain boundary were 14.6 nm and 160 $\AA$ for the Au layer, respectively, while those were 27.0 nm and 800 $\AA$ for the Ni substrate, indicating that the electoless-plated Au layer had relatively smooth surface and effectively mollified grain groove.

• Progress in Superconductivity
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.135-139
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• 2006

We fabricated YBCO coated conductors (CCs) by TFA-MOD process and evaluated microstructure, texture formation, and critical temperature ($T_c$) and current ($I_c$). YBCO precursor solution was synthesized using metal-trifluoroacetates and dip coated on $LaAlO_3$(LAO) substrate. The phase formation and microstructure was characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the degree of texture was evaluated by pole-figure analysis. The CC was heat-treated in various calcining temperatures ($370^{\circ}C-460^{\circ}C$) and firing temperatures ($750^{\circ}C-800^{\circ}C$). As fired at $775^{\circ}C$ for 4h, the CC had the highest $T_c$ of 89.5 K and $I_c$ of 40 A/cm-width ($J_c=2.0\;MA/cm^2$). Microstructural observation indicated that the YBCO film was dense and homogeneous and had a strong cube texture without formation of second phase and its in-plane full-width at half-maxima; $5.2^{\circ}$ under optimum condition.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.467-476
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• 2006

We fabricated the YBCO films on LAO substrate using the TFA-MOD method and evaluated the effects of heat treatment temperature and film thickness on the microstructure, degree of texture, and critical properties. The calcining and firing were peformed at the temperature range of $370^{\circ}C-460^{\circ}C\;and\;750^{\circ}C-800^{\circ}C$, respectively. For the films fired at $775^{\circ}C$ after calcining at $400^{\circ}C-430^{\circ}C$showed highest critical temperature (Tc-onset) of 89.5 K and critical current (Ic) of 40A/cm-width which corresponds to critical current density (Jc) of $1.8MA/cm^2$. The highest critical properties are probably attributed to the formation of purer YBCO phase, stronger biaxial texture, and higher oxygen content, according to the XRD, pole-figure, SEM, Raman analysis. From the multi-coated films, the Ic increased from 39 to 169 A/cm-width as the coating repeated to four times, while the corresponding Jc was measured from once to be in the range of $0.8-1.2MA/cm^2$. Both Ic and Jc degraded as the coating repeated further, indicating that the optimum thickness is in the range of $1.0{\mu}m-1.7{\mu}m$.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.94-100
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• 2004

We fabricated textured Ag substrates for YBCO coated conductor and evaluated the effects of annealing temperature on microstructural evolution, texture formation, and surface morphology. Ag ingot, as an initial specimen, was prepared by plasma arc melting(PAM). Subsequently, the ingot was cold rolled to 100 ${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ thick tape and annealed at temperatures of 600-80$0^{\circ}C$. The texture and surface morphology of the substrate were characterized by pole-figure and atomic force microscopy(AFM) profile, respectively. It was observed that a strong ｛110｝<110> texture was formed after annealing and its symmetry improved as annealing temperature increased. The full-width at half-maximum(FWHM) of ｛110｝<110> pole was as sharp as 10$^{\circ}$ for the substrate annealed at 80$0^{\circ}C$. On the other hand, it was found that the thermal grooving and faceting became remarkable as annealing temperature increased : root-mean-square(RMS) roughness of the substrate annealed at 80$0^{\circ}C$ was 39.2 nm. The substrate of strong texture and smooth surface, fabricated in our study, is considered to be suitable for use as a substrate for the epitaxial deposition of superconductor film.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2002년도 하계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.519-522
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• 2002

Ag (silver) can be used for YBa$_2$Cu$_3$O$\_$7-$\delta$/(YBCO) coated conductor tape as the substrate on which YBCO can be deposited directly because of the chemical compatibility of Ag with YBCO. We have fabricated rolled Ag tapes with various total reduction ratios and different thicknesses. As-rolled Ag tape was recrystallized at 750$^{\circ}C$ for 30min in air and vacuum of 10$\^$-3/ torr. The orientation distribution functions (ODF) calculated from three x-ray pole figures of as-rolled and recrystallized tapes were analysed. As the total reduction ratio increased from 94 to 98%, the development of {110}texture of as-rolled Ag improved. Under the present experimental condition, maximum {110}ODF value of Ag tape was obtained for the sample with 94% total reduction ratio which was recrystallized at 750$^{\circ}C$ for 30min in vacuum of 10$\^$-3/ torr.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2002년도 춘계학술대회 논문집 초전도 자성체
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• pp.46-49
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• 2002

The aim of this paper is to investigate the influence of various deformation ratio on texture of Ag tapes that can be used as a RE-$Ba_2Cu_3O_{7-{\delta}}$ coated conductor tapes without any buffer layer. We fabricated as-rolled Ag substrate with various deformation ratio per step. Thickness and total deformation ratio of Ag tapes were $100{\mu}m$ and >98%, respectively. And as-rolled Ag substrate was annealed at $750^{\circ}C$ for 30min. The as-rolled and recrystallization textures were measured using x-ray pole figures and orientation distribution function (ODF) analysis. With the increase of rolling ratio from 5 to 20%, deformation texture are changed from {1l0}<311> to {1l0}<112>, {032}<100>, {051}<211>. After recrystallization by annealing, main texture was observed to {013}<100> under present condition.

• 암석학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.205-210
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• 2000

암석중에 미립(직경 0.3mm내외)으로 존재하는 조암광물의 동정 및 결정학적인 배향도를 미소부 X선 회절분석기를 이용하여 측정하였다. 실험에 사용된 표품들은 $A1_{2}SiO_{5}$ 3상디형(규선석, 남정석, 홍주석)으로서 모든 표품들은 박편상의 것을 측정대상으로 하였다 측정에 이용된 X선 회절분석기는 3(${\omega}\;{\chi}\;{\phi}$)축 회전 측각기 및 위치민감형 검출기로 구성되어 있으며 X선원으로는 $CuK_{\alpha}$를 사용하였으며 직경 $50\;\mu\textrm{m}$의 시준기를 사용하였다. 광물 동정은 3(${\omega}\;{\chi}\;{\phi}$)축 회전 측정법에 의해 시행되었으며, 박편표면에 우세하게 나타나는 광물상의 격자면을 알아보기 위해 2(${\omega}\;{\phi}$)축 회전 측정을 실시하였고 2축 회전 측정법에 의해 우세하게 나타난 회절선에 대한 격자방향의 배향도와 극분포를 확인하기 위하여 X-선 극점도 측정을 시행하였다. 3축 회전 측정결과 측정대상 광물상에 대해 동정이 가능하였으며 2축 회전 측정과 X-선 극점도 측정결과 규선석(310), 남성석(200), 홍주석(122)극이 절단면, 즉 박편표면의 법선방향으로 잘 발달하고 있음을 확인할 수 있었다. 본 측정법은 편광현미경을 사용하여 식별이 용이하지 않은 미립조암광물의 동정과 배향도를 알아보는데 유용하게 사용될 수 있는 분석기법이다.

• 한국소성가공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소성가공학회 2008년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.38-41
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• 2008

To investigate the evolution of microstructure and texture in AZ31 Mg alloy, direct/indirect extrusion process was carried out at $300^{\circ}C$ with various extrusion speeds. The distribution of grain size depends on extrusion method and extrusion speed. More homogeneous grain site can be obtained at higher extrusion speed of indirect extrusion process. Extrusion speed does not affect significantly texture evolution during extrusion process regardless of extrusion method. ODF section is more useful to understand texture evolution during extrusion process compared with pole figure.

• 소성∙가공
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• 제7권5호
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• pp.459-464
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• 1998

Effect of the several initial textures such as random texture, rolling texture and cube texture, on the plane strain stretching was studied by interpretation of the finite element method. The calculation of yield locus indicated that the sheet oriented in the cube texture exhibits easy yielding on uniaxial stress state whereas the sheet having either a random or the rolling texture exhibits easy yielding on shear deformation. Upon stretching tests, the thickness strain at the center region contacting the punch was identical regardless of the initial textures while the dependence of the thickness strain on the initial texture was found in the other regions. In general punch loads required or the sheet with an initial cube texture was as expected from calculated yield locus, lower than those for the others.