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Preliminary gamma-ray irradiation has been found to enhance oxygen out
-diffusion and degradation of Bi2Sr2Ca2Cu3Oy ceramic superconductor un
der vacuum annealing. Recovery of initial characteristics of this mate
rial takes place by annealing at 400 degrees C in air. It is suggested
that degradation of Bi2Sr2Ca2Cu3Oy ceramic superconductor under gamma
-ray irradiation is due to the radiation enhancement of gas change wit
h environment.