Mg2Si0.997Bi0.003 is a magnesium silicide-based ceramic compound with bismuth doping, belonging to the intermetallic ceramic family. This is a research-phase material designed to improve thermoelectric performance in magnesium silicide systems; the bismuth substitution modifies carrier concentration and scattering behavior to enhance energy conversion efficiency at moderate temperatures. The material targets applications where thermal management and power generation must coexist, competing against traditional Seebeck materials like bismuth telluride and lead telluride, with the advantage of using more abundant, lower-toxicity precursors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 6.160 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
| ↳ | 6.160 | W/(m·K) | 27°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 2,049.2 | S/cm | 27°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.00000488 | Ω·m | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00120 | W/(m·K²) | 27°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -76.60 | μV/K | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.05856 | - | 27°C |