Dynamic pressure effect on robust critical temperature (Tc) of MgB2 superconductor

Highly versatile superconducting magnets find extensive use in numerous industries, such as industry, medicine, and research. Identification of materials that display outstanding stability in high temperatures and pressures is vital for practical applications, as most functional materials cannot keep their crystalline structure in such environments. To investigate this, experiments were conducted to recover shock waves on the MgB₂ superconductor. This work examined the material’s structural, morphological, and magnetic characteristics about three different shock pulse quantities: 0 (pristine), 50 shocks, and 100 shocks. The compounds had a hexagonal crystal structure with the P6/mmm space group, as shown by the powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) pattern. In addition, the sample was analyzed using field emission scanning electron microscopy, which exhibited a distinct microstructure characterized by irregularly shaped hexagonal grains that can be attributed to the MgB₂ phase. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) was employed to verify the elemental composition. Magnetic properties investigations were carried out on the superconducting MgB₂ material, with a critical temperature (T_c) of 39 K, using different magnetic fields and across a temperature spectrum from 2 to 45 K. The superconducting transition temperature (T_c = 39 K) of MgB₂ was proven to be persistent by observing hysteresis loops of magnetization at various temperatures.