Abstract
Precision magnetization data are given for high-purity niobium metal samples (resistance ratio ) over the range from 1.1°K to K. The thermodynamic critical-field curve, which is parabolic to 1%, is that to be expected for an intermediate-coupling superconductor. The magnetization curves are qualitatively like those associated with a type-II superconductor with , but the detailed shape does not follow any theory. In particular, the magnetization increases linearly with a slope of 23 G/Oe from 1.005 to 1.025 , where a sharp break occurs to a smaller slope. The magnetization data at and in the region of are consistent with published specific-heat data. The magnitudes of and are consistent with measured values of the penetration depth . Preliminary data are reported for as obtained from both resistive and ac susceptibility measurements.
- Received 7 March 1966
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.149.231
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