Title
Superconducting properties of BeB2.75
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2002
Abstract
We present the low-temperature electronic transport properties of the intermetallic commonly known as BeB2. In contrast to the much simpler A1B2-type structure of the 39-K superconductor MgB2, BeB2 forms a complex structure-type that is nearly unique in nature. The structure has 110.5 atoms per unit cell and a stoichiometry BeB2.75. Polycrystalline Be(10.8B)2.75 is superconducting below Tc=0.72 K with a critical magnetic field Hc2=0.175 T. Isotopically pure 10.0B samples have an enhanced Tc=0.79 K. Hall-effect measurements suggest that the material is intrinsically compensated.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
First Page
1805181
Last Page
1805183
Recommended Citation
Young, D., Goodrich, R., Adams, P., Chan, J., Fronczek, F., Drymiotis, F., & Henry, L. (2002). Superconducting properties of BeB2.75. Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, 65 (18), 1805181-1805183. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/physics_astronomy_pubs/5990