Zn₀.₉₈Al₀.₀₂O is an aluminum-doped zinc oxide ceramic, a modified form of the wide-bandgap semiconductor ZnO with small aluminum substitution on the zinc sublattice. This doped variant is primarily investigated in research and emerging applications for transparent conductive coatings and optoelectronic devices, where aluminum doping enhances electrical conductivity while maintaining optical transparency compared to undoped ZnO. The material represents a cost-effective, non-toxic alternative to indium tin oxide (ITO) in applications requiring transparent electrodes, and shows promise in photocatalysis and sensor technologies where the dopant modifies electronic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 15.72 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | ||
| ↳ | 15.72 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 127°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 704.4 | S/cm | 127°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.0000129 | Ω·m | 127°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00169 | W/(m·K²) | 127°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -147.7 | μV/K | 127°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.02489 | - | 127°C |