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Making YBCO superconductor

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What it is

Ben Krasnow of Applied Science shows how to make and test YBCO high-temperature superconductor with a kiln and eBay chemicals. He demonstrates flux pinning and shows a close-up of the crystal structure.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN points to it in superconductor and LK-99 threads as evidence that YBCO can be made in a modest home lab.

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  • 0 strong recommendations
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What HN commenters said

  1. “Here's his video of making YBCO for anyone that hasn't seen it”

    Ben Krasnow's video of making YBCO.

    eco, 2023-08 · Recommendation · in “Electronic Structure of LK-99”

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Topics: ybco, superconductor, flux pinning, diy science, liquid nitrogen

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