ZrNi1.98Cu0.02Sn is a zirconium-nickel-copper-tin intermetallic compound, representing a minor compositional variation of the ZrNi binary system with trace copper and tin additions. This is a research-stage material studied primarily for its potential in hydrogen storage and thermal management applications, where the alloying additions aim to modify electronic structure and phase stability compared to the base ZrNi intermetallic. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this zirconium-nickel family are of interest in advanced energy storage and metallurgical applications where intermetallic stability and selective element absorption are valued.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 6.795 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
| ↳ | 6.795 | W/(m·K) | 127°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 855.4 | S/cm | 127°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.0000117 | Ω·m | 127°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00158 | W/(m·K²) | 127°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -136 | μV/K | 127°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.09314 | - | 127°C |