BS EN 61788-11:2011

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Apparatus
6 Specimen preparation
7 Data acquisition and analysis
8 Uncertainty and stability of the test method
9 Test report
Annex A (informative) - Additional information relating
        to the measurement of RRR
Annex B (informative) - Uncertainty considerations
Annex C (informative) - Uncertainty evaluation in test
        method of RRR for Nb[3]Sn
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications

Specifies a test method for the determination of the residual resistance ratio (RRR) of Nb[3]Sn composite conductors.

This part of IEC 61788 covers a test method for the determination of the residual resistance ratio (RRR) of Nb₃Sn composite superconductors. This method is intended for use with superconductor specimens that have a monolithic structure with rectangular or round cross-section, RRR less than 350 and cross-sectional area less than 3 mm², and have received a reaction heat-treatment. Ideally, it is intended that the specimens be as straight as possible; however, this is not always the case, thus care must be taken to measure the specimen in its as received condition. All measurements are done without an applied magnetic field.

The method described in the body of this standard is the “reference” method and optional acquisition methods are outlined in Clause A.3.