Bi-2223 tapes with Ag-1at.% Au and Ag-10at.% An matrices were fabricated fo
r superconducting magnet current leads. The dependence of critical current
on both temperature and magnetic field was studied. Electrical resistance,
thermal conductivity, heat capacity and thermal contraction of the (Ag+Au)
alloy matrix and HTS tapes were measured. Mechanical characteristics of HTS
tapes at 77 K are presented.