Zr₀.₅Hf₀.₅NiSn₁.₉₉₈Sb₀.₀₀₂ is a half-Heusler intermetallic compound combining zirconium, hafnium, nickel, and tin with trace antimony doping. This is a research-stage thermoelectric material designed to convert thermal energy directly into electrical energy through the Seebeck effect, with the Sb dopant tuning carrier concentration for optimized performance. Half-Heusler compounds in this family are investigated for medium-temperature waste heat recovery and power generation applications where conventional thermal solutions are impractical, offering potential advantages in terms of mechanical robustness and material abundance compared to traditional bismuth telluride-based thermoelectrics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 2.887 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
| ↳ | 2.887 | W/(m·K) | 27°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 415.3 | S/cm | 27°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.0000241 | Ω·m | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00260 | W/(m·K²) | 27°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -250 | μV/K | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.2697 | - | 27°C |