On the efficiency of 𝑀𝑔/𝑁𝑏 diboride solid solution in enhancing the thermal stability of 𝑀𝑔𝐵2 superconductor
https://doi.org/10.26907/2541-7746.2025.1.30-37
Abstract
A comparative analysis of the thermal stability of 𝑀𝑔/𝑁 𝑏 diboride solid solution and pure 𝑀𝑔𝐵2 was carried out. The specific heat capacity of these materials below the critical temperature of 𝑀𝑔𝐵2 , which is an essential characteristic for assessing their thermal stability, was evaluated. Based on the 𝑎𝑏 𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜 calculations of the phonon density of states for both compounds, it was demonstrated that 𝑀𝑔𝑁 𝑏𝐵4 is characterized by a higher phonon density of states in the frequency range of 5–7.5 THz compared with 𝑀𝑔𝐵2 . 𝑀𝑔𝑁 𝑏𝐵4 was also found to exhibit a higher heat absorbing capacity at low temperatures. The specific heat capacity of 𝑀𝑔𝑁 𝑏𝐵4 at low temperatures exceeds that of 𝑀𝑔𝐵2 by 50 %, thus indicating its better thermal stability. The potential of 𝑀𝑔𝑁 𝑏𝐵4 solid solution for practical application in superconducting wires made of 𝑀𝑔𝐵2 was outlined.
Supporting agencies: This study was supported by the Russian Science Foundation (project no. 22- 72-10088).
About the Authors
A. G. Kiiamov
Kazan Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Airat G. Kiiamov, Cand. Sci. (Physics and Mathematics), Leading Researcher
M. D. Kuznetsov
Kazan Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maksim D. Kuznetsov, Postgraduate Student
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Kiiamov A.G., Kuznetsov M.D. On the efficiency of 𝑀𝑔/𝑁𝑏 diboride solid solution in enhancing the thermal stability of 𝑀𝑔𝐵2 superconductor. Uchenye Zapiski Kazanskogo Universiteta. Seriya Fiziko-Matematicheskie Nauki. 2025;167(1):30-37. https://doi.org/10.26907/2541-7746.2025.1.30-37
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