Effect of Nitrous Oxide on the Superconducting Properties of YBCO Composite Synthesized by the Solid-Phase Synthesis Method

Authors

  • S. Tolendiuly Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbay Batyr Str., 172, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • S.M. Fomenko Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbay Batyr Str., 172, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • N.T. Rakhym Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbay Batyr Str., 172, Almaty, Kazakhstan; Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi Ave., 71, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Sh.D. Asylkhan Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbay Batyr Str., 172, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • B.A. Karibayev Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbay Batyr Str., 172, Almaty, Kazakhstan; Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi Ave., 71, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • A.B. Sovet Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbay Batyr Str., 172, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • M.T. Bekjanova Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbay Batyr Str., 172, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • K. Bolatzhan Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbay Batyr Str., 172, Almaty, Kazakhstan; Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi Ave., 71, Almaty, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18321/cpc24(1)47-58

Keywords:

YBCO, solid-phase synthesis, superconductor, N₂O atmosphere

Abstract

This study explores the effect of nitrous oxide (N2O) on the synthesis of high-temperature superconductor YBCO via the solid-phase synthesis method. Due to its ability to decompose at high temperatures and release oxygen, N2O was considered a potential alternative oxygen source. The material underwent thermal treatment in an N2O atmosphere for 8, 10, and 12 hours, followed by post-oxygenation in an O2 flow. The phase composition and structure were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while the superconducting properties were evaluated through magnetic measurements using the PPMS system. The sample treated for 10 hours exhibited predominant Y-123 phase formation, enhanced microstructural densification, a superconducting transition temperature up to 91.8 K, and a strong diamagnetic response. These findings demonstrate the viability of using N2O as an alternative oxidizing agent in the synthesis of high-temperature superconductors.

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Published

2026-04-06

How to Cite

Tolendiuly, S., Fomenko, S., Rakhym, N., Asylkhan, S., Karibayev, B., Sovet, A., Bekjanova, M., & Bolatzhan, K. (2026). Effect of Nitrous Oxide on the Superconducting Properties of YBCO Composite Synthesized by the Solid-Phase Synthesis Method. Combustion and Plasma Chemistry, 24(1), 47-58. https://doi.org/10.18321/cpc24(1)47-58