Abstract: A semi-hard magnetic alloy for activation strips in magnetic anti-theft systems is provided. The alloy consists essentially of 5 to 15 wt % Ni, 0.5 to 8 wt % Mn, 0.2 to 4 wt % Cu, 0 to 2 wt % Ai, 0 to 2 wt % Ti, the remainder iron and up to 1 wt % impurities, where 0.5 wt %<(Cu+Al+Ti)<5 wt %.

Abstract: A method for producing a thermoelectric object for a thermoelectric conversion device is provided. A starting material which has elements in the ratio of a half-Heusler alloy is melted and then cooled to form at least one ingot. The ingot is homogenized at a temperature of 1000° C. to 1400° C. for a period of time t, wherein 0.5 h?t<12 h or 24 h<t<100 h. The homogenized ingot is crushed and ground into a powder. The powder is cold-pressed and sintered at a maximum pressure of 1 MPa for 0.5 to 24 h at a temperature of 1000° C. to 1500° C.

Abstract: A thermoelectric article and process for producing a thermoelectric article for a thermoelectric conversion device is provided. The thermoelectric article has an overall composition consisting essentially of 6 atom %?Ti?27 atom %, 6 atom %?Zr?27 atom %, 0 atom %?Hf?1.7 atom %, where 28 atom %?(Ti+Zr+Hf)?38 atom %; 28 atom %?Sn?38 atom %, 0 atom %?Sb?3 atom %, where 28 atom %?(Sn+Sb)?38 atom %; 0 atom %?A?7 atom %, 0 atom %?B?7 atom %, where A is Sc, Y and/or La, B is V, Nb and/or Ta and 0.15 atom %?A+B?7 atom %; the rest being Ni and up to 5 atom % impurities.

Abstract: An amorphous ductile brazing foil is provided. The brazing foil has a composition consisting substantially of NiBalCraBb,PcSidMoeXfYg, with 21 atomic %?a?28 atomic %; 0.5 atomic %?b?7 atomic %; 4 atomic %?c?12 atomic %; 2 atomic %?d?10 atomic %; 0 atomic %<e?5 atomic %; 0 atomic %?f?5 atomic %; 0 atomic %?g?20 atomic %; incidental impurities?1.0 atomic %; balance Ni, wherein X is one or more of the elements Nb, Ta, W, Cu, C or Mn and Y is one or both of the elements Fe and Co and a/c?2.

Abstract: A method for producing a thermoelectric object for a thermoelectric conversion device is provided. A starting material which contains elements in the ratio of a half-Heusler alloy is melted and then cast form an ingot. The ingot is heat-treated for 12 to 24 hours at a temperature of 1000° C. to 1200° C. The homogenised ingot is crushed and ground to provide a powder. The powder is cold-pressed and sintered for 0.5 to 24 hours at a temperature of 1000° C. to 1500° C.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a thermoelectric object for a thermoelectric conversion device in which a powder having a bulk density ds and elements in the ratio of a Half-Heusler alloy with a theoretical density di is provided. The powder is mechanically compressed and a green body with a tap density dK is formed, the tap density dK being up to 30% of the theoretical density di greater than the bulk density ds of the powder. The green body with the tap density dK is sintered at a temperature of 1000° C. to 1500° C. for 0.5 h to 100 h, a thermoelectric object with a density ds of greater that 95% and preferably 99% of the theoretical density di being produced.

Abstract: A method for producing a thermoelectric object for a thermoelectric conversion device is provided. A starting material which has elements in the ratio of a half-Heusler alloy is melted and then cooled to form at least one ingot. The ingot is homogenized at a temperature of 1000° C. to 1400° C. for a period of time t, wherein 0.5 h?t<12 h or 24 h<t<100 h. The homogenized ingot is crushed and ground into a powder. The powder is cold-pressed and sintered at a maximum pressure of 1 MPa for 0.5 to 24 h at a temperature of 1000° C. to 1500° C.

Abstract: An amorphous, ductile brazing foil which substantially consists of NiBalCraBb,PcSid, wherein 21 atomic %?a?28 atomic %; 0.5 atomic %?b?7 atomic %; 4 atomic %?c?12 atomic %; 2 atomic %?d?10 atomic %; incidental impurities?1.0% by weight; balance Ni, wherein a/c?2, is provided.

Abstract: A thermoelectric module which has at least one thermoelectric element for converting energy between thermal energy and electrical energy. The at least one thermoelectric element has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The thermoelectric module further has a first electrode, the first electrode having at least a first region which is arranged directly on the first surface and a second electrode, the second electrode having at least a second region which is arranged directly on the second surface. At least one of the first region and the second region has a metal alloy which exhibits an Invar effect.

Abstract: A method for producing a thermoelectric object for a thermoelectric conversion device is provided. A starting material which contains elements in the ratio of a half-Heusler alloy is melted and then cast form an ingot. The ingot is heat-treated for 12 to 24 hours at a temperature of 1000° C. to 1200° C. The homogenised ingot is crushed and ground to provide a powder. The powder is cold-pressed and sintered for 0.5 to 24 hours at a temperature of 1000° C. to 1500° C.

Abstract: A thermoelectric module which has at least one thermoelectric element for converting energy between thermal energy and electrical energy. The at least one thermoelectric element has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The thermoelectric module further has a first electrode, the first electrode having at least a first region which is arranged directly on the first surface and a second electrode, the second electrode having at least a second region which is arranged directly on the second surface. At least one of the first region and the second region has a metal alloy which exhibits an Invar effect.