We have demonstrated that using a transition metal ion to partially substitute Cu ion of the YSr2Cu3Oy can stabilize its crystal structure and retain superconductivity. The superconducting transition temperature in YSr2(Cu1-xMx)3Oy, where M is transition metal ion, ranges from 40K to 80K depending on the specific M ion. Lattice contraction due to Sr substitution makes the Ba/Sr ion to move closer to CuO plane, and consequently leads to a charge transfer between oxygen. Our study shows that the key factor controlling the structural stability in Y-Sr-Cu-O system is the effective ionic radius Sr in lattice. The introduction of transition metal doping is to increase the effective ionic radius of Sr through the increase of oxygen content.
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Tamkang journal of science and engineering 3(3), pp.139-144
