CeFe2.5Co1.5Sb12 is a rare-earth transition metal antimony compound belonging to the skutterudite family, a class of intermetallic materials known for unusual crystal structures that can scatter phonons efficiently. This composition is primarily a research material being investigated for thermoelectric applications, where the cerium-iron-cobalt-antimony system is studied as a potential candidate for waste heat recovery and solid-state cooling devices. The skutterudite structure's ability to decouple electronic and thermal transport makes it notable compared to conventional thermoelectrics, though further optimization of composition and processing is typically needed for practical implementation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 302.2 | S/cm | 427°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.0000331 | Ω·m | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.000793 | W/(m·K²) | 427°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 162 | μV/K | 427°C |