Ba8Ga16Sn30
ceramic· Ba8Ga16Sn30
Ba8Ga16Sn30 is a complex intermetallic ceramic compound belonging to the clathrate family, characterized by a cage-like crystal structure where barium atoms are loosely embedded within a framework of gallium and tin atoms. This material is primarily investigated in thermoelectric research and solid-state physics, where its unique crystal structure enables reduced thermal conductivity while maintaining electrical conductivity—a key combination for thermoelectric energy conversion devices. Ba8Ga16Sn30 represents an emerging class of materials with potential for waste heat recovery and advanced thermal management applications, though it remains largely in the research phase rather than widespread industrial production.
thermoelectric power generationwaste heat recoverysolid-state cooling/heatingadvanced ceramic researchthermal management systemssemiconductor device development
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | — | S/cm | 427°C | — | |
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | — | Ω·m | 427°C | — | |
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | — | W/(m·K²) | 427°C | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | μV/K | 427°C | — |
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Environmental
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