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Comparison of Two Different Synthesis Methods of Single Crystals of Superconducting Uranium Ditelluride
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Comparison of Two Different Synthesis Methods of Single Crystals of Superconducting Uranium Ditelluride

Comparison of Two Different Synthesis Methods of Single Crystals of Superconducting Uranium Ditelluride

DOI:
10.3791/62563-v

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04:51 min

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July 08, 2021

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, , , , ,
1Maryland Quantum Materials Center, Department of Physics,University of Maryland, 2National Institute of Standards and Technology, 3Department of Physics,Washington University in St. Louis

Chapters

  • 00:04Introduction
  • 00:52Crystal Formation Using Chemical Vapor Transport
  • 02:09Crystal Formation Using Molten Metal Flux Growth
  • 03:21Results: Analysis of the Crystals
  • 04:23Conclusion

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Here, we present a protocol to synthesize two types of UTe2 crystals: those exhibiting robust superconductivity, via chemical vapor transport synthesis, and those lacking superconductivity, via molten metal flux synthesis.

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