The Thermal power, thermoelectric power, or Seebeck coefficient of a material measures the magnitude of an induced thermoelectric voltage in response to a temperature difference across that material. The thermal power has units of (V/K).
In recent years much interest has been shown in various methods of direct conversion of heat into electricity. Waste heat from hot engines and combustion systems could save billions of dollars if it could be captured and converted into electricity via thermoelectric devices
For this challenging application Linseis has developed a characteristic evaluating instrument for these materials and devices; the LSR -3 “Linseis - Seebeck & Electric Resistivity Unit”.
Features
The LSR - 3 can simultaneous measure both Seebeck coefficient and electric resistance (Resistivity).
Prism and cylindrical samples with a length between 6 to 22mm can be analyzed
Wires and Foils can be analyzed with a unique measurement adapter
Three different exchangeable furnaces cover the temperature range from -100 up to 1100°C
The design of the sample holder guarantees highest measurement reproducibility
State of the art 32-Bit software enables automatic measurement procedures
Measurement Data can be easily exported
Specification
| Temperature range | - 100 to 500°C |
| Room temperature to 800 or 1100°C | |
| Measurement method | Seebeck coefficient: Static dc method |
| Electric resistance: Four-terminal method | |
| Atmosphere | inert, red., oxid., vac. |
| Sample size | 2 to 4 mm square or diameter x 6 to 23 mm long (maximum) |
| Lead interval | 4, 6, 8 mm |
| Cooling water | required |
| * different exchangable furnaces |
- Stock: In Stock
- Model: LSR-3