Bi2Sb2Te3
ceramicBi2Sb2Te3 is a bismuth-antimony-tellurium compound belonging to the chalcogenide ceramic family, engineered specifically for thermoelectric applications where heat and electrical energy conversion is required. This material is the foundational composition in commercial thermoelectric modules used for cooling and power generation, valued for its ability to efficiently convert temperature gradients into electrical current or vice versa. Its selection over alternatives like Bi2Te3 stems from optimized carrier concentration and thermal-to-electrical performance balance, making it a workhorse material in temperature control and waste-heat recovery systems where mechanical reliability and moderate operating temperatures are compatible.
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |