THERMOELECTRIC UNITS
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2. The method of claim 1 wherein the thermoelectric elements comprise bismuth telluride based semiconductor material.
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Abstract
In a thermoelectric unit comprising a plurality of thermoelectric elements, accurate spacing between adjacent elements is achieved by use of a cellular insulating material between adjacent thermoelectric elements and applying pressure during setting of the bonding medium so that the bonding medium occupies the pores of the cellular material.
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2. The method of claim 1 wherein the thermoelectric elements comprise bismuth telluride based semiconductor material.
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3. The method of claim 1 wherein the grain size of the material comprising the thermoelectric elements is less than the cross sectional dimensions of the elements.
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4. The method of claim 1 wherein the paper used is cigarette paper.
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5. The method of claim 1 wherein the electrically insulating cellular material is paper and the bonding medium is epoxy resin.
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