Superconducting properties of YBa2Cu3O7 have been investigated by a systematic substitution of 3d transition elements for 10% of the Cu ions. Early transition elements Ti, V, and Cr affect the superconducting temperature of YBa2Cu3O7 only slightly. Local magnetic moment formation is observed in Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni substituted compounds. Tc strongly correlates with the size of the paramagnetic moments, possibly due to scattering from the magnetic sites. Zn displays a phenomenal ability to suppress Tc because of the elimination of the 3d holes. The Zn compositional dependence of Tc indicates that the superconductivity completely disappears at 13–14 at. % of Zn. It is suggested that Zn preferentially substitutes the Cu(2) sites.
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