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High-Temperature Thermoelectric Energy ConversionTheory of thermoelectric energy conversion at high temperatures and status of research on conversion materials reviewed in report. Shows highest values of thermoelectric figure of merit, Z, found in semiconductor materials. Semiconductors keep wide choice of elements and compounds. Electrical properties tailored to particular application by impurity doping and control of stoichiometry. Report develops definition of Z useful for comparing materials and uses it to evaluate potentials of different classes of materialsmetals, semiconductors, and insulators.
Document ID
19870000124
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Wood, C.
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Materials
Report/Patent Number
NPO-16548
Accession Number
87B10124
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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