Ca1 Fe4 Sb12
semiconductor· Ca1 Fe4 Sb12
Ca₁Fe₄Sb₁₂ is a filled skutterudite compound, a class of intermetallic semiconductors where calcium atoms occupy cage-like positions within an iron-antimony framework. This material is primarily investigated for thermoelectric applications where the structural design allows phonon scattering while maintaining electronic conductivity, making it relevant for waste heat recovery and solid-state cooling systems. It represents an emerging alternative to traditional thermoelectrics, with the skutterudite family offering potential advantages in mid-to-high temperature regimes where conventional materials face performance or cost limitations.
thermoelectric power generationwaste heat recoverysolid-state cooling deviceshigh-temperature sensor applicationsexperimental materials research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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