Zr0.99Nb0.01NiSn is a half-Heusler intermetallic compound—a ternary metal alloy combining zirconium, niobium, nickel, and tin in a specific crystallographic structure. This is a research-stage thermoelectric material under investigation for its potential to convert waste heat into electricity, with the niobium doping designed to optimize phonon scattering and reduce thermal conductivity relative to the base ZrNiSn system. The material belongs to a family of candidates for mid-to-high temperature power generation and thermal management applications where conventional thermoelectrics are inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 6.052 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
| ↳ | 6.052 | W/(m·K) | 427°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 741.4 | S/cm | 427°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.0000135 | Ω·m | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00387 | W/(m·K²) | 427°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -228.4 | μV/K | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.4476 | - | 427°C |