THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS.

Abstract

Measurements of the Seebeck coefficient and resistivity of the cuprous sulfide-lead sulfide system in the liquid state have been made for compositions containing 75, 50, and 25 mole percent cuprous sulfide. The 75 mole percent cuprous sulfide composition is a p-type semiconductor having a Seebeck coefficient of + 325 microvolts/degree C and a resistivity of 0.021 ohm cm at the same temperature. The 50 and 25 mole percent cuprous sulfide compositions are both n-type; the 25 mole percent composition has a Seebeck coefficient of -185 microvolts/degree C and a resistivity of 0.026 ohm cm at 800 C. The 50 mole percent composition has a resistivity that is higher by a factor of 2 over the 25 and 75 compositions, and a Seebeck coefficient which is intermediate between them. Data on the Seebeck coefficient and resistivity of the 50 mole percent cuprous sulfide-cuprous phosphide system are presented in the temperature range of 1000 to 1200 C. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 07, 1964
Accession Number
AD0439683

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  • J. W. Johnson

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  • Carbides
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Coefficients
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Electronics
  • Extrinsic Semiconductors
  • Inorganic Carbon Compounds
  • Inorganic Chemicals
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • P Type Semiconductors
  • Semiconductors
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Silicon Compounds

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  • Materials science

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