9− σ and the prototype compound (YBa 2) Cu 3 O 9− σ have been prepared from the R
(except Pm), Y, and Cu oxides and Ba carbonate by sintering, followed by arc-melting and
annealing in pure oxygen. X-ray diffraction measurements show that, except for R= Ce, Tb,
and Lu, the compounds have the perovskite-type structure reported by Cava et al. for high
superconducting transition temperature T c (YBa 2) Cu 3 O 9− σ. Electrical resistivity and …