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Zoltan, L. D.

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Thermoelectric Properties of Lanthanum Sulfide

Report describes measurement of Seebeck coefficient, electrical resistivity, thermal conductivity, and Hall effect in gamma-phase lanthanum sulfide with composition of La3-x S4. Results of study, part of search for high-temperature thermoelectric energy-conversion materials, indicate this sulfide behaves like extrinsic semiconductor over temperature range of 300 to 1,400 K, with degenerate carrier concentration controlled by stoichiometric ratio of La to S.

Wood, C.↗

Measuring Seebeck Coefficients With Large Thermal Gradients

Apparatus takes measurements and analyzes data automatically. Cylindrical sample is pressed between heater and water-cooled baseplate. Thermocouples at opposite ends of sample provide both temperatures and Seeback voltages. Conveniently shaped samples used, and results calculated by microcomputer and printed out.

Wood, C.↗