METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR FORMING SUPERCONDUCTIVE CERAMIC AND SUPERCONDUCTIVE PRODUCTS

摘要

A method and composition for forming superconducting ceramics is disclosed using certain blends of particles of the ceramic materials (or their precursors) with polymers and plasticizers. In accordance with the invention the blend can be shaped by conventional means, the plasticizer can be removed by extraction and/or volatilization, the polymer can be volatilized, and the particles can be sintered to yield the desired ceramic product. Formation of composite products and products with useful shapes is disclosed.