Ti0.98Nb0.02NiSn is a titanium-based intermetallic compound containing niobium, nickel, and tin additions, representing a research-phase material in the family of titanium aluminides and related high-temperature intermetallics. This composition is of interest for thermoelectric and structural applications where the combination of low thermal conductivity with titanium's inherent strength and light weight could offer potential benefits in aerospace and energy conversion contexts. The material remains largely experimental; its development focuses on optimizing the balance between mechanical performance and thermal transport properties for next-generation high-temperature or thermoelectric device applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 2.938 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | ||
| ↳ | 2.938 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 427°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 1,101.5 | S/cm | 427°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.00000908 | Ω·m | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00392 | W/(m·K²) | 427°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -188.5 | μV/K | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.5390 | - | 427°C |