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Ternary rare earth-lanthanide sulfides

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OSTI ID:1176562
A new ternary rare earth sulfur compound having the formula La3-xMxS4 where M is a rare earth element selected from the group europium, samarium and ytterbium and x=0.15 to 0.8. The compound has good high-temperature thermoelectric properties and exhibits long-term structural stability up to 1000°C.
Research Organization:
United States Of America, Department Of Energy
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
H000197
Application Number:
06/836881
OSTI ID:
1176562
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English