Zr0.25Hf0.25Ti0.5NiSn
metalZr₀.₂₅Hf₀.₂₅Ti₀.₅NiSn is a multi-principal-element intermetallic compound belonging to the half-Heusler alloy family, combining refractory metals (zirconium, hafnium, titanium) with nickel and tin. This is a research-stage material currently investigated for thermoelectric and high-temperature structural applications, where the combination of elements is designed to balance thermal transport, mechanical strength, and phase stability across demanding temperature ranges. The half-Heusler structure and compositional strategy—common in thermoelectric materials development—offer potential advantages in converting waste heat to electricity or enabling lightweight, high-temperature components where traditional superalloys may be too dense or costly.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | — | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 127°C | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | — | S/cm | 27°C | — | |
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | — | Ω·m | 27°C | — | |
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | — | W/(m·K²) | 27°C | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | μV/K | 27°C | — | |
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | — | - | 127°C | — |