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A brief review is given of several theories of the thermoelectric power of alloys. The Friedel theory which states that the parameter ΔX=-(EF-E₀)(∂logΔρ∂E) is a constant is found to hold over a relatively wide range of compositions. The constant takes on values which depend upon the valence of the solute atom. A dependence upon the atomic number (or period) of the solute is also indicated.
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Salkovitz et al. (1957) studied this question.
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