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| Author |
Zaikina, J.V.; Batuk, M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Navrotsky, A.; Kauziarich, S.M. |
| Title |
Facile synthesis of Ba1-xKxFe2As2 superconductors via hydride route |
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A1 Journal article |
Year  |
2014 |
Publication |
Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Am Chem Soc |
| Volume |
136 |
Issue |
48 |
Pages |
16932-16939 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We have developed a fast, easy, and scalable synthesis method for Ba1xKxFe2As2 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) superconductors using hydrides BaH2 and KH as a source of barium and potassium metals. Synthesis from hydrides provides better mixing and easier handling of the starting materials, consequently leading to faster reactions and/or lower synthesis temperatures. The reducing atmosphere provided by the evolved hydrogen facilitates preparation of oxygen-free powders. By a combination of methods we have shown that Ba1xKxFe2As2 obtained via hydride route has the same characteristics as when it is prepared by traditional solid-state synthesis. Refinement from synchrotron powder X-ray diffraction data confirms a linear dependence of unit cell parameters upon K content as well as the tetragonal to orthorhombic transition at low temperatures for compositions with x < 0.2. Magnetic measurements revealed dome-like dependence of superconducting transition temperature Tc upon K content with a maximum of 38 K for x close to 0.4. Electron diffraction and high-resolution high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy indicates an absence of Ba/K ordering, while local inhomogeneity in the Ba/K distribution takes place at a scale of several angstroms along [110] crystallographic direction. |
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Place of Publication |
Washington, D.C. |
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Wos |
000345883900040 |
Publication Date |
2014-11-11 |
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| ISSN |
0002-7863;1520-5126; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
13.858 |
Times cited |
13 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 13.858; 2014 IF: 12.113 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121331 |
Serial |
1169 |
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