摘要 |
The invention relates to a method of making a thermo-element comprising two conductor materials of different thermo-electric properties connected in series and to the product formed thereby. Usually the conductor materials will include a p-type semiconductor and an n-type semi-conductor. The thermo element comprises a porous base body having interconnected pores and a molten material is introduced via capillary action into the pores. At least one component of the first conductor material is supplied to a first zone of the base body and at least one component of the second conductor material is supplied to a second zone of the base body. The result is a very compact thermo-element having a high mechanical strength, avoiding the problems of soldered connections in prior art thermo-elements. |