| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1529675 | Materials Science and Engineering: B | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Two different synthetic routes to synthesize the magnetic superconductor RuSr2Gd1.4Ce0.6Cu2O10−δ (Ru-1222) have been reported as an alternative method to the solid state reaction starting from the oxides of Ru, Gd, Ce, Cu and SrCO3. The 1222-phase has been namely prepared by mixing and reacting proper amounts of: (a) the 1212-phase (RuSr2GdCu2O8) with the mixed oxide Ce0.6Gd0.4O1.8; (b) the 1212-phase with the separate oxides Gd2O3 and CeO2. The possibility to obtain a pure Ru-1222 phase has been discussed and the effect of the different synthetic paths on the purity, structural and physical properties of the compound has been presented.
► A novel synthesis route is proposed and discussed to synthesize phase pure RuSr2Gd1.4Ce0.6Cu2O10 samples. ► Phase purity is analyzed and discussed via structural, Raman and magnetic measurements.
