@inproceedings{dfa553aedadf4763816e965c285ab30f,
title = "Evaluation of durability of thermoelectric properties for Zn 4Sb3 compounds",
abstract = "Durability of the Zn4Sb3 compounds was evaluated in term of their thermoelectric properties by applying repeated heat cycles to the vacuum-casted and hot-pressed samples. The power factor of both samples decreased by applying 20 cycle heat load. The major reason of the deterioration was formation of the ZnCd compounds due to evaporating Zn from the Zn 4Sb3 compounds. The degree of the deterioration of the thermoelectric performance and a solution to enhanced durability of the compounds are discussed.",
author = "Takeshi Souma and Michitaka Ohtaki",
year = "2005",
doi = "10.1109/ICT.2005.1519974",
language = "English",
isbn = "0780395522",
series = "International Conference on Thermoelectrics, ICT, Proceedings",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "411--414",
booktitle = "Proceedings - ICT'05",
address = "United States",
note = "ICT'05: 24th International Conference on Thermoelectrics ; Conference date: 19-06-2005 Through 23-06-2005",
}