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Where do I find "non standard" Seebeck coefficients?
Specifically: I am interested in making a small thermopile for some experiments, for operation at pretty high temperatures. I have plenty of ni-chrome and constantan wire, I also have 304 and 316 stainless steel welding rod. Apart from by experiment, how can I find the output voltages/ deg C of any combination of these metals ?
I can't seem to readily find the Seebeck coefficients for stainless steels.
Thanks
Steve
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Best Answer 9 years ago
I tried using Google Scholar with the search "Seebeck coefficients for stainless steel" (and inserting "316" as well).
For 304L SS, http://www.springerlink.com/content/y343405t24l10355/ (behind a paywall).
Possibly http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/3tg56388g2517131/ (but the abstract is a bit vague).
And this book? http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Temperature-Measurement-Vol-Thermoelectric/dp/9814021113&usg=AFQjCNGzBWB4ZgOy64xkHr_9gv1baDXI_A&source=gbs_buy_r
Answer 9 years ago
Wow, at 149 USD for the book, experimental methods are probably cheaper !
Thanks Kelsey.
Steve