Melt textured process for YBCO in high magnetic fields

YBa/sub 2/Cu/sub 3/O/sub 7/ bulk samples were synthesized by the melt textured seeding process in high magnetic fields, using high field heat treatment equipment installed with an 11 T cryocooled superconducting magnet. The X-ray rocking curves of [005] and [006] indicate that the texture in grain of the YBa/sub 2/Cu/sub 3/O/sub 7/ matrix was improved by applying a magnetic field of only a few tesla. Moreover, it is found that the distribution of Y/sub 2/BaCuO/sub x/ particles was changed by applying a magnetic field of /spl ap/10 T. The critical current properties are remarkably influenced by applying a magnetic field during melt growth processing.