Mg2Si0.9985Bi0.0015 is a bismuth-doped magnesium silicide ceramic compound, representing a modified variant of the Mg2Si family of intermetallic ceramics. This is a research-stage material designed to optimize thermoelectric performance through controlled bismuth substitution on the silicon sublattice, making it relevant for advanced heat-to-electricity conversion applications. The bismuth dopant is intended to enhance charge carrier behavior and reduce thermal losses compared to undoped Mg2Si, positioning it as a candidate for next-generation thermoelectric generators in automotive waste heat recovery and industrial thermal energy harvesting.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 4.091 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | ||
| ↳ | 4.091 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 27°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 1,219.5 | S/cm | 27°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.00000820 | Ω·m | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00140 | W/(m·K²) | 27°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -107 | μV/K | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.05916 | - | 27°C |