Present state of boron-carbon thermoelectric materialsBoron-carbon p-type thermoelectric materials show promise for use in advanced thermal-to-electric space power conversion systems. Here, recent data on the thermoelectric properties of boron-carbon materials, such as B9C, B13C2, B15C2, and B4C, are reviewed. In particular, attention is given to the effect of the compositional homogeneity and residual impurity content on the Seeback coefficient, electrical resistivity, and thermal conductivity of these materials. The effect of carbon content for a given level of impurity and degree of homogeneity is also discussed.
Document ID
19840047253
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Elsner, N. B.
Reynolds, G. H. (GA Technologies, Inc. San Diego, CA, United States)