The effect of Tl2Te3 on the properties of the solid solution (Sb2Te3)0.75.(Bi2Te3)0.25

The effect on transport properties of the addition of 0.5-5% Tl₂Te₃ to p-type solid solutions of antimony and bismuth tellurides was studied. It was found that the addition of Tl₂Te₃ caused a lessening of the increase of hole concentration as low temperatures were approached, resulting in a slower decrease of the Seebeck coefficient with a decrease in temperature. In partial fulfillment of M.Sc. degree, Hebrew University, Jerusalem. Permanent address, Dept. of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.