Zr0.5Hf0.5NiSn is a half-Heusler intermetallic compound combining zirconium, hafnium, nickel, and tin in equimolar proportions. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric applications, where it is studied as a potential candidate for solid-state heat-to-electricity conversion and waste heat recovery systems. The compound belongs to the half-Heusler family, which offers tunable electronic and phononic properties; this particular composition leverages the high atomic mass and similar chemistry of Zr and Hf to scatter phonons and reduce thermal conductivity while maintaining reasonable electrical conductivity—a key trade-off for thermoelectric performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 4.087 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
| ↳ | 4.087 | W/(m·K) | 27°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 102.6 | S/cm | 27°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.0000975 | Ω·m | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.000328 | W/(m·K²) | 27°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -178.8 | μV/K | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.02406 | - | 27°C |