We fabricated a dense, bulk (Bi, Pb)(2)Sr2Ca2Cu3Oy (Bi-2223) bar by sinter
forging. The bar exhibited excellent phase purity and strong texture of the
c axes preferentially aligned parallel to the forging direction. Elastic c
onstants were obtained at room temperature; one elastic constant was also m
easured to 760 degrees C. Bi-2223 proved to be approximate to 25-30% stiffe
r than Bi2Sr2CaCu2Ox.