Abstract
The critical current degradation of a few sample Rutherford-type Nb3Sn cables is investigated as a function of transverse pressure. A comparison is made between Nb3Sn strands produced by the powder-in-tube, bronze, and modified jelly roll processes. The (keystoned) Rutherford cables are charged at 11 T under transverse pressures up to 250 MPa. Large differences in critical current reduction are observed, ranging from 6 to about 60% at 200 MPa, depending on the type of Nb3Sn. It appears that about 40% of the total reduction is irreversible. Moreover, the irreversible part shows relaxation, and a partial recovery is possible by thermal cycling
Original language | Undefined |
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Pages (from-to) | 1334-1337 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | IEEE transactions on applied superconductivity |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 1, Par |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1993 |
Keywords
- IR-23749
- METIS-128548