Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials
Niobium-Titanium Superconductors
-
Published:1990
Abstract
Niobium-titanium alloys (NbTi) became the superconductors of choice in the early 1960s, providing a viable alternative to the A-15 compounds and less ductile alloys of niobium-zirconium. This can be attributed to the relative ease of fabrication, better electrical properties, and greater compatibility with copper stabilizing materials. This Article discusses the ramifications of design requirements, selection criteria and processing methods of superconducting fibers and matrix materials. It provides information on the various steps involved in the fabrication of superconducting composites, including assembly, welding, isostatic compaction, extrusion, wire drawing, twisting, and final sizing. The Article also provides a detailed account of the properties and applications of NbTi superconducting composites.
Sign in
ASM members
Member Sign InT. Scott Kreilick, Niobium-Titanium Superconductors, Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials, Vol 2, ASM Handbook, By ASM Handbook Committee, ASM International, 1990, p 1043–1059, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v02.a0001110
Download citation file:
Close
ASM INTERNATIONAL
FALL / WINTER 2020 CATALOG
View the new, upcoming, and best-selling resources in ASM Handbooks, technical books, and databases in the Fall / Winter 2020 Catalog.