Melt textured process for YBCO in high magnetic fields

YBa2Cu3O7 bulk samples were synthesized by the melt textured seeding proces s in high magnetic fields, using high field heat treatment equipment instal led with an 11 T cryocooled superconducting magnet. The K-ray rocking curve s of (005) and (006) indicate that the texture in grain of the YBa2Cu3O7 ma trix was improved by applying a magnetic field of only a few tesla. Moreove r, it is found that the distribution of Y2BaCuOx particles was changed by a pplying a magnetic field of approximate to 10 T, The critical current prope rties are remarkably influenced by applying a magnetic field during melt gr owth processing.