THERMOELECTRIC JUNCTIONING PROJECT.

Abstract

Work on surface film analysis has progressed to the point where the cathodic etch process is controllable and films of 50 to 100 angstroms thickness can be deposited. A gold reference standard was developed, however, a superior platinum standard is now in process of evaluation. Partial identification of constituents of the sputtered films was accomplished. Melting point determination of solders was made and a near ternary eutectic solder of bismuth, antimony and tin was produced and evaluated. Examination of microstructures of solders and solder joints is in process. Studies of reaction rates between bismuth telluride, solder and copper were initiated. Diffusion layers produced in joining with the ternary eutectic solder were shown after long exposure at 450F. Ultrasonic tinning of bismuth telluride was not successful. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1963
Accession Number
AD0623730

Entities

People

  • R. G. Sickert

Organizations

  • Whirlpool Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antimony
  • Bismuth
  • Bismuth Tellurides
  • Diffusion
  • Elements
  • Group 15 Elements
  • Identification
  • Melting
  • Melting Point
  • Metals
  • Microstructure
  • Platinum
  • Standards
  • Tellurides
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Thickness

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.