In situ synchrotron-radiation measurements of axial strain in laminated Bi2223 superconducting composite tapes at room temperature

Axial strain of Bi2223 superconducting filaments in Ag-sheathed superconducting composites reinforced by stainless steel lamination has been evaluated by in situ synchrotron-radiation diffraction. The Bi2223 filaments in the laminated composites were under 0.11% of compressive residual strain, whereas the residual strain of filaments in the composite after removing stainless steel layers was only 0.02% in compression. Under large tensile load, the composite showed a clear multiple fracture with an almost constant filament strain of about 0.11% in tension. (c) 2006 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.