Abstract
The oxygen desorption kinetics of the YBa 2 Cu 3 O 7‐δ powders generated by an aerosol route was investigated and compared to that of solid state reacted powders. The oxygen content of the aerosol sample was determined using a thermogravimetric analyzer (at 990 C) and wet chemical methods, and δ was calculated to be ‐0.1. The activation energy and pre‐exponential factor were determined by regression for two peaks at 540 C and 850 C. Other activation parameters were also calculated. The calculated values of these parameters for aerosol samples and those reported for solid state reacted powders are in good agreement.