How do YBCO superconductors react with hydrochloric acid?

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If we consider YBCO 123, YBa2Cu3O7-δ, what would the expected reaction if dissolved in aqeuous HCl? I have tried to find resources about this online, but the closest I got was related to Cl-containing YBCOs, and not actual reaction stoichiometry.

My intuition tells me the metal centers (Y, Ba) are not immediately affected as they are contained in the oxygen/copper cage. Rather, I'd expect products like copper chloride(s).
 
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Update: It turns out it reacts to form Y3+, Ba2+, Cu2+ and Cu3+ ions as well as chloride and water.
 
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