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Thermoelectric device including an alloy of GeTe and AgSbTe as the P-type element

Patent ·
OSTI ID:862482

Improved alloys suitable for thermoelectric applications and having the general formula: (AgSbTe.sub.2).sub.1.sub.-x + (GeTe).sub.x wherein x has a value of about 0.80 and 0.85, have been found to possess unexpectedly high thermoelectric properties such as efficiency index, as well as other improved physical properties.

Assignee:
Teledyne, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)
Patent Number(s):
US 3945855
OSTI ID:
862482
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English