Phase dissociation of Bi2Sr2−xInxCa1Cu2O8+δ thick films fabricated via sedimentation process
Abstract
Bi2Sr2-xInxCaCu2O8+δ thick films were fabricated using sedimentation deposition process. SEM micrographs show micro-rods and (Cu and Ca-rich) precipitates formed in the surface of the films which suggests phase decomposition. XRD shows a mixture of Bi-2212 and 2201 phases with increasing Bi-2201 with In content. Highest mobility was obtained for x=0.20 film which has least precipitates and smoother morphology. The most conducting samples were measure for films with high number of Cu-rich precipitates.