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Program for the development of a thermoelectric battery operated by a $sup 238$Pu source for pacemakers (in Italian)

Journal Article · · Radiaz. Radioisotopi, v. 5, no. 3-4, pp. 3-9
OSTI ID:4327840
The Italian firm SORIN has undertaken a program for the development of a radioisotope battery, fueled with/sup 238/ Pu which could be used for powering a cardiac pacemaker with a lifetime of about ten years. The design criteria for the battery, based on thermoelectric conversion, are described. The results obtained on the way to develop a model of battery using thermoelectric material in the shape of thin film are also reported. (auth)
Research Organization:
Societe Ricerche Implanti Nucleari, Saluggia, Italy
NSA Number:
NSA-29-020781
OSTI ID:
4327840
Journal Information:
Radiaz. Radioisotopi, v. 5, no. 3-4, pp. 3-9, Journal Name: Radiaz. Radioisotopi, v. 5, no. 3-4, pp. 3-9; ISSN RDRIA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
Italian

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