Peltier Elements from Peltron GmbH
Peltier Elements from Peltron GmbH: Peltron GmbH offers a wide range of Peltier elements for various applications. These include standard Peltier elements, high-temperature versions, Peltier elements designed for cyclic operation (thermocyclers), and elements with a central bore. The possible uses of these different types of Peltier elements are diverse and application-specific. Learn more about the Peltier effect and how it forms the basis of this technology.
Peltier elements are electrothermal converters based on the Peltier effect. When an electric current flows through them, they create a temperature difference. Conversely, a temperature difference can generate an electric current — a phenomenon known as the Seebeck effect. This means that Peltier elements can be used for both cooling and heating. A common abbreviation for Peltier elements or coolers is TEC, which stands for “thermoelectric cooler.”
In the Peltier effect, an electric current causes heat to be absorbed at one junction and released at another, resulting in heat transfer. In contrast, the Seebeck effect describes the generation of a voltage due to a temperature difference between two junctions, leading to current flow. Both effects occur simultaneously in a current-carrying thermocouple, though the Peltier effect is harder to detect in metallic thermocouples. The Peltier effect was discovered in 1834 by Jean Peltier, 13 years after Thomas Seebeck described the Seebeck effect.
Standard Peltier Elements
High-Temperature Peltier Elements
Peltier Elements with Central Hole
Peltier Elements for Cyclic Operation
Special Peltier Element
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