Silicon–germanium alloys as high-temperature thermoelectric materials
- 1 May 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Contemporary Physics
- Vol. 21 (3) , 219-242
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00107518008210957
Abstract
This article reviews the preparation and properties of silicon–germanium alloys, mentions some recent developments in their technology, and assesses their potential for further improvement as high temperature thermoelectric materials.Keywords
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