In this paper we describe a modified liquid phase separation (double c
rucible) method for growth of superconducting Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu-O single cry
stals. We used alumina crucibles. The morphology and composition of as
-grown crystals were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (
SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). The stacking thin-pla
te single crystals of maximum 5 x 6 x 0.1 mm(3) were obtained. (C) 199
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