Crucibles used in the manufacture of superconducting crystals, presented by the Department of Physics at Oxford University, 1996
Unused crucible made of Yttria, presented by the Department of Physics at Oxford University, 1996
This new ceramic crucible is an example of the type used to make samples of single crystal superconductors. It can withstand the very high temperatures needed to make molten copper oxides.
Used crucible, made and presented by the Department of Physics at Oxford University, 1996
Superconducting crystals are made from a liquid containing copper oxide and barium oxide. The copper oxide in the melt makes the crucible go green after it has been used. The shiny black particles are small single crystals of YBCO.
Lid from used crucible, made and presented by the Department of Physics at Oxford University, 1996
