Abstract:
When an oxide superconducting thin film is formed on a substrate by a vapor phase method such as laser ablation, for example, a plurality of grooves are formed on the substrate by photolithography or beam application in the same direction with an average groove-to-groove pitch of not more than 10 .mu.m, so that the oxide superconducting thin film is formed on a surface provided with such a plurality of grooves. Thus promoted is growth of crystals of the oxide superconducting thin film in parallel with the grooves, whereby respective directions of a-axes and c-axes are regulated to some extent. This improves critical current density of the oxide superconducting thin film.
Abstract:
A wire electrode for use in electro-discharge machining is formed essentially of Cu, including Zn of 5 through 38% by weight and Si of 0.1 through 0.5% by weight so as to suppress sputtering of the electrode material to the workpiece and to improve workability. The wire electrode may include Zn of 30 through 40% by weight, Si of 0.1 through 1.2% by weight and Al of 0.01 through 0.2% by weight in addition to Cu.
Abstract:
A process is provided for producing a lower allergenic lanolin or derivative thereof by liquid-liquid extracting lanolin or its derivative with a non-polar hydrocarbon solvent and a mixed solvent of water with a lower alcohol. The non-polar hydrocarbon solvent extract is then recovered.