BaFe4Sb12

metal

· JVASP-121823· BaFe4Sb12

BaFe4Sb12 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the skutterudite family, characterized by a cage-like crystal structure with barium atoms housed within an iron-antimony framework. This material is primarily investigated for thermoelectric applications where its unique crystal structure enables low thermal conductivity while maintaining electrical conductivity, making it a candidate for solid-state energy conversion devices. The skutterudite family represents an emerging class of materials for waste heat recovery and power generation, offering potential advantages over conventional thermoelectric alloys in mid-to-high temperature operating ranges.

thermoelectric power generationwaste heat recoverysolid-state energy conversionhigh-temperature applicationsresearch/development materials

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2742	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	1.807	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1948	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

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BaFe4Sb12

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