Development of a Seebeck coefficient Standard Reference Material

We have successfully developed a Seebeck coefficient Standard Reference Material (SRM™), Bi2Te3, that is crucial for inter-laboratory data comparison and for instrument calibration. Certification measurements were performed using two different techniques on 10 samples randomly selected from a batch of 390 bars. The certified Seebeck coefficient values are provided from 10 to 390 K. The availability of this SRM will validate the measurement accuracy, leading to a better understanding of the structure/property relationships, and the underlying physics of new and improved thermoelectric materials. An overview of the measurement techniques and data analysis is given.

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