The effect of powder size on thermoelectric properties of 95%Bi2Te3-5%Bi2Se3 alloy

S. J. Hong, K. S. Hwang, J. W. Byeon, M. K. Lee, C. K. Rhee, B. S. Chun

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Abstract

The n-type (95%Bi2Te3-5%Bi2Se3) compound was newly fabricated by gas atomization and hot extrusion, which is considered to be a mass production technique of this alloy. The effect of powder size on thermoelectric properties of 0.04% SbI3 doped 95%Bi2Te3- 5%Bi2Se3 alloy were investigated. Seebeck coefficient (α) and Electrical resistivity (ρ) increased with increasing powder size due to the decrease in carrier concentration by oxygen content. With increasing powder size, the compressive strength of 95%Bi2Te3-5%Bi2Se3 alloy was increased due to the relative high density. The compound with ~300 μm size shows the highest power factor among the four different powder sizes. The rapidly solidified and hot extruded compound using 200~300 μm powder size shows the highest compressive strength.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanocomposites and Nanoporous Materials
EditorsChang Kyu Rhee
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages271-274
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9783908451273
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event7th International Symposium on Nanocomposites and Nanoporous Materials, ISNAM 2006 - Gyeongju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 15 Feb 200617 Feb 2006

Publication series

NameSolid State Phenomena
Volume119
ISSN (Print)1012-0394
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9779

Conference

Conference7th International Symposium on Nanocomposites and Nanoporous Materials, ISNAM 2006
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityGyeongju
Period15/02/0617/02/06

Keywords

  • Bi-Te
  • Gas atomization
  • Powder metallurgy
  • Thermoelectric materials

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