Abstract
A new series of thallium-containing materials, Tl1-xPb mATem+2 (A= Sb, Bi; m=10, 18; 0=x=0.3), has been prepared. Diffraction data reveal that a rocksalt-type structure is adopted at all compositions. Transport property measurements indicate n-type behaviour for the bismuth-containing materials and p-type for the antimony analogues. The reduced power factors for the latter, compared to the bismuth-containing materials, are primarily due to their more resistive nature. The highest power factors occur at a thallium deficiency in the range 0.1=x=0.2. Measured thermal conductivities are reduced from that of the binary telluride, suggesting that the materials may have potential as n/p-type components in device applications. © 2008 Materials Research Society.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 343-348 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | MRS Online Proceedings Library |
Volume | 1044 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | Thermoelectric Power Generation - Boston, MA, United States Duration: 26 Nov 2007 → 29 Nov 2007 |