Metastable superconductivity of W/WO3 interface

Metastable W/WO3 interface has been formed at the surface of a tungsten metal bar using a solid state redox reaction of W with powdered WO3. Superconductivity at 35 ≤ T ≤ 75 K in the W/WO3 interfacial layer has been observed by means of the ac magnetic susceptibility and electrical resistance measurements. Comparative analysis of the experimental results infers that the W/WO3 interfacial layer consists of weakly linked superconducting regions.