Temperature dependent thermoelectric material power factor measurement system
Jonathan D’AngeloMichigan State University , 2120 Engineering Building, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, USAAdam DowneyMichigan State University , 2120 Engineering Building, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, USATimothy P. HoganMichigan State University , 2120 Engineering Building, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, USA
2010en
ABI
Abstract
Thermoelectric materials can be used for cooling/heating applications, or converting waste heat into electricity. Novel thermoelectric materials have been discovered in recent years. Characterization of an electrical conductivity and thermopower of a sample from room temperature to > or = 900 K is often necessary for thermoelectric materials. This paper describes a system built for measurement of the power factor of thermoelectric materials from 300 to 1273 K. Characterization results of the system are also presented.
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