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Thermoelectric conversion material and thermoelectric conversion device

US6777609B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2002
Grant dateAug 17, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2006/80
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a thermoelectric conversion material which is low toxic and can be used at a high temperature of 500° C. or higher without variation in performance, and a thermoelectric conversion device containing the material. The thermoelectric conversion material is formed of an oxide represented by (Ca3-xMx)Co4O9 (M: Sr or Ba, 1.2>x>0.5).

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