Thermoelectric power of unconventional lead vanadate glass

Abstract

The thermoelectric power above room temperature of the unconventional lead vanadate glass is reported. It has been observed that the thermoelectric power shows weak variation with temperature and its magnitude decreases with increase in V2O5 content in the glass compositions. Heikes' formula for the thermoelectric power can give an adequate explanation for the experimental data. Thermoelectric power data also give information for the formation of small polarons in these glasses.