With XRD, R- T curves, and a.c chi measurements, the doping and codopi
ng effects of Sb and V to a Cu-deficient Pb-doped Bi system have been
studied. A sample singly doped with V possesses a T(c) about 2 K lower
than that of a sample singly doped with Sb. This is attributed to the
different sites of their substitution. It was observed that for promo
ting 2223 phase formation, Sb and V works cooperatively, and the codop
ing of Sb may enhance the 2223 phase formed. With a low doping level o
f Sb, the optimum doping amount of V is 0.3, i.e., with a nominal comp
osition of Bi1.5Pb0.3Sb0.06Sr2Ca2Cu2.4V0.3Oy. A sample in which the 22
23 phase is the dominant phase and which has a zero resistance transit
ion temperature of 105 K has been obtained.