Ca5Al2Sb6
metalCa5Al2Sb6 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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | — | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 127°C | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | — | S/cm | 127°C | — | |
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | — | Ω·m | 127°C | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | — | W/(m·K²) | 127°C | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | — | μV/K | 127°C | — | |
| ↳ | — | µV/K | — | — | |
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | — | - | 127°C | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |