Ag0.15Sb0.15Te1.15Ge0.85
metal· Ag0.15Sb0.15Te1.15Ge0.85
This is a quaternary chalcogenide compound combining silver, antimony, tellurium, and germanium—a specialized material from the thermoelectric alloy family. While not a commercial commodity material, compounds in this chemical space are investigated for thermoelectric power generation and waste heat recovery applications, where the multi-element composition is engineered to reduce thermal conductivity while maintaining electrical conductivity. Engineers would consider this material primarily in research and development contexts exploring next-generation solid-state thermal energy conversion, particularly where low thermal conductivity is critical for thermoelectric efficiency.
Thermoelectric generatorsWaste heat recoveryResearch/development phaseTemperature sensing devicesSolid-state power generation
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | — | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 427°C | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | — | S/cm | 427°C | — | |
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | — | Ω·m | 427°C | — | |
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | — | W/(m·K²) | 427°C | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | μV/K | 427°C | — | |
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | — | - | 427°C | — |
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