High Temperature Thermoelectrics

In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a thermoelectric device includes a plurality of thermoelectric elements that each include a diffusion barrier. The diffusion barrier includes a refractory metal. The thermoelectric device also includes a plurality of conductors coupled to...

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Main Authors MOCZYGEMBA JOSHUA E, BIERSCHENK JAMES L, SHARP JEFFREY W
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 19.11.2015
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ELECTRICITY
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Summary:In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a thermoelectric device includes a plurality of thermoelectric elements that each include a diffusion barrier. The diffusion barrier includes a refractory metal. The thermoelectric device also includes a plurality of conductors coupled to the plurality of thermoelectric elements. The plurality of conductors include aluminum. In addition, the thermoelectric device includes at least one plate coupled to the plurality of thermoelectric elements using a braze. The braze includes aluminum.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201414493037