Thermoelectric Powers of Palladium Alloys

Abstract

The thermoelectric powers of a series of palladium alloys with elements from the first transition series have been measured between room temperature and 500°C. The probable variation of density of states with composition in these alloys is considered, and the thermoelectric power results are assessed in terms of this variation. It is found that, although in some cases the thermoelectric power shows a striking composition dependence, there is no obvious correlation between thermoelectric power and density of states.