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Aluminum for bonding Si-Ge alloys to graphite

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OSTI ID:862442
Improved thermoelectric device and process, comprising the high-temperature, vacuum bonding of a graphite contact and silicon-germanium thermoelectric element by the use of a low void, aluminum, metallurgical shim with low electrical resistance sandwiched therebetween.
Research Organization:
Radio Corp. of America, Harrison, N.J. Direct Energy Conversion Dept.
DOE Contract Number:
AT(30-1)-3582
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 3931673
Application Number:
04/866,113
OSTI ID:
862442
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English