Zr0.4Hf0.4Ti0.2NiSn is a quaternary intermetallic compound belonging to the half-Heusler family, combining refractory elements (zirconium, hafnium, titanium) with nickel and tin. This is a research-stage thermoelectric material designed to operate at high temperatures, where its low thermal conductivity and electronic properties make it a candidate for solid-state heat-to-electricity conversion. Compared to conventional thermoelectrics, half-Heusler compounds like this composition offer improved mechanical robustness and thermal stability at elevated temperatures, making them relevant for waste-heat recovery and space power systems where traditional semiconductors would degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 1.847 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.847 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 427°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 464.9 | S/cm | 427°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.0000215 | Ω·m | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00384 | W/(m·K²) | 427°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -287.3 | μV/K | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.9491 | - | 427°C |