Fabrication of thermoelectric modules and solder for such fabrication

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PATENT NO 5817188
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08713106

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A thermoelectric module is formed with a solder joint, the solder containing about 50 to 99 weight percent bismuth and about 50 to 1 weight percent antimony, between the thermoelectric elements and the connecting conductors. Also provided is a thermoelectric module having bismuth telluride elements coated with a conductive material that does not require a nickel or other diffusion barrier. Further provided are modules having conductors with a phosphorus-nickel surface. Methods of manufacturing and using such thermoelectric modules are further provided.

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THERMAGON INCCLEVELAND OH

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Harper, James Lawrenceville, NJ 32 486
Yahatz, Michael Lawrenceville, NJ 1 41

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