Ca5Al2Sb6

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· Ca5Al2Sb6

Ca5Al2Sb6 is an intermetallic compound combining calcium, aluminum, and antimony elements, belonging to the family of Zintl phases—a class of compounds with semimetallic or semiconducting character formed between electropositive and electronegative elements. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than an established industrial commodity; compounds in this family are investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, where the combination of low thermal conductivity with semiconducting properties can enable efficient thermal-to-electrical energy conversion. The specific role of antimony and the calcium-aluminum framework suggests potential use in solid-state cooling or waste-heat recovery systems where conventional materials fall short.

thermoelectric materials researchsolid-state heat managementenergy conversion deviceslow-thermal-conductivity semiconductorsmaterials screening for cryogenic or thermal gradient applications

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries	0.7107	BTU/(hr·ft·°F)	—
↳	0.7107	BTU/(hr·ft·°F)	127°C

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1555	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)	0.2090	eV	—
Electrical Conductivity(σ)	2.445	S/cm	127°C
Electrical Resistivity(ρe)	0.00409	Ω·m	127°C
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)	0.0000524	W/(m·K²)	127°C
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries	463	μV/K	127°C
↳	-189.2	µV/K	—
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT)	0.01704	-	127°C

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.8694	eV/atom	—

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Ca5Al2Sb6

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