This invention relates to a reverse
extrusion apparatus and
extrusion method for producing homogeneous, high-performance
bismuth telluride thermoelectric materials, and pertains to the field of thermoelectric material preparation. This invention solves the problems of easy
cracking during material forming, poor
microstructure uniformity, and poor
mass production adaptability in existing
bismuth telluride hot
extrusion processes. In this invention, the main cylinder and reverse extrusion cylinder of the dual-power extrusion unit drive different crossbeams to move independently, achieving step-by-step extrusion. The mandrel of the triaxial compressive stress forming unit is fixed to the crossbeam driven by the main cylinder, and the hollow
plunger is fixed to the crossbeam driven by the reverse extrusion cylinder and sleeved on the outside of the mandrel. The lower ends of both extend into the mold and cooperate with the inner wall of the mold, forming axial and radial synergistic constraints, placing the material in a triaxial compressive stress state. The extrusion method includes loading and vacuuming, heating and heat preservation, main cylinder pre-pressing, reverse extrusion forming, pressure holding and cooling, and demolding. This invention can achieve homogeneous and dense forming of
bismuth telluride materials, suppress cracks, and improve thermoelectric and mechanical properties. This invention is used in the preparation of
thermoelectric materials.