Ceramic material used in Peltier devices

[jpt]

hi, with reference to my last post on oct 21,

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?p=2951801#post2951801

would anyone be able to tell me what the actual name or specification of the ceramic used in a peltier?

Cheers,
John.

 

[NobodySpecial]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_materials

 

[simon clemens]

Ceramics containing high thermal conductivity compounds such as aluminum nitride, aluminum oxide or boron nitride.

 

[Redbelly98]

Since this was for a student project over 1 year ago, I am locking this discussion so that people are not drawn into responding to somebody who no longer needs the information.

 

[alphysicist]

I am familiar with Peltier devices and their use in thermoelectric cooling systems. The type of ceramic used in a Peltier device is typically a bismuth telluride-based material. This type of ceramic is known for its high thermoelectric efficiency and stability at high temperatures. However, the exact specification of the ceramic used can vary depending on the manufacturer and application of the Peltier device. I would recommend consulting the manufacturer's specifications or conducting further research to determine the specific ceramic used in a particular Peltier device.