Thermoelectric Properties of Sn-doped Bi-Sb
Abstract
The Seebeck coefficients, electrical resistivities, and total thermal conductivities are reported for temperatures between 10 and 300 K for p-type Bi-Sb alloys made by Sn-doping at the 5% level or below. Alloys are investigated for Sb contents at both extremes of the semiconducting region of the Bi-Sb alloy solid solution, 7-10% Sb and 18-20% Sb. The behavior of all the alloys is relatively similar, and the best p-type material found, Bi0.885Sb0.075Sn0.04, has a maximum thermoelectric figure of merit of ZT = 0.08 at 200 K. The thermoelectric efficiency of the optimal n-p couple in this alloy system peaks at ZT = 0.13 at a temperature of 200 K.
Recommended Citation
Y. S. Hor and R. J. Cava, "Thermoelectric Properties of Sn-doped Bi-Sb," Journal of Alloys and Compounds, vol. 479, no. 1-2, pp. 368 - 371, Elsevier, Jun 2009.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2008.12.071
Department(s)
Physics
Keywords and Phrases
Alloy Systems; Bi-Sb; Bi-sb Alloys; Electrical Resistivities; Figure Of Merit; P Types; Sn-doped Bismuth Antimony; Thermoelectric Efficiencies; Thermoelectric Figure Of Merits; Thermoelectric Materials; Thermoelectric Properties; Alloys; Antimony; Bismuth; Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics; Doping (Additives); Electric Resistance; Thermoanalysis; Thermodynamic Properties; Thermoelectric Equipment; Thermoelectricity; Tin Alloys; Thermal Conductivity Of Solids
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0925-8388
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2009 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jun 2009