Bi90Sb10 is a bismuth-antimony intermetallic compound belonging to the semimetal alloy family, typically investigated for thermoelectric and low-temperature applications where its narrow bandgap and carrier mobility are relevant. This composition is primarily encountered in thermoelectric device research and cryogenic engineering contexts, where bismuth-antimony systems are valued for their Seebeck coefficient and electrical transport properties at reduced temperatures; it remains largely a research material rather than a commodity industrial product, but the Bi-Sb family has demonstrated utility in specialized cooling and power generation systems where conventional semiconductors are less suitable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 5,532.2 | S/cm | 127°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.00000181 | Ω·m | 127°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00260 | W/(m·K²) | 127°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -68.50 | μV/K | 127°C |