Zn₀.₉₉₅Al₀.₀₀₅O is an aluminum-doped zinc oxide ceramic, a wide-bandgap semiconductor material that combines the base properties of ZnO with minor aluminum substitution to modify electrical and optical characteristics. This composition falls within the research space of transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) and is primarily investigated for optoelectronic and semiconductor applications where controlled doping enables tailoring of conductivity and transparency. The aluminum dopant introduces donor states that enhance electrical properties while maintaining the ceramic matrix structure, making it relevant for transparent electrodes, UV detection, and thin-film device architectures where conventional alternatives may be too costly or inflexible.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 8.250 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
| ↳ | 8.250 | W/(m·K) | 727°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 64.84 | S/cm | 427°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.000154 | Ω·m | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.000172 | W/(m·K²) | 427°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -162.9 | μV/K | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.07461 | - | 727°C |