CuCr0.98Mg0.02O2 is a doped copper chromite ceramic compound in the spinel oxide family, where small amounts of magnesium substitute into the chromite lattice. This is a research-stage material designed to explore how dopant chemistry modifies the properties of copper chromite, a ceramic known for moderate thermal conductivity and potential applications in thermoelectric and high-temperature insulation contexts. The magnesium doping introduces structural and electronic modifications that may improve specific performance characteristics compared to undoped CuCr₂O₄, making it relevant to materials scientists investigating functional oxides for thermal management and catalytic support applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 4.367 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | ||
| ↳ | 4.367 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 27°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 0.9567 | S/cm | 27°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.01045 | Ω·m | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00000929 | W/(m·K²) | 27°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 311.5 | μV/K | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.000369 | - | 27°C |