CeFe4Sb12 is a rare-earth filled skutterudite compound, a class of intermetallic materials where cerium atoms occupy cage-like sites within an iron-antimony framework. This material is primarily investigated in thermoelectric research and development, where its unique crystal structure and electronic properties make it a candidate for direct heat-to-electricity conversion applications. Engineers consider skutterudites like CeFe4Sb12 for environments requiring efficient thermal energy recovery, particularly in automotive waste-heat harvesting and industrial thermal management systems where conventional thermoelectric materials reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 1.550 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.550 | W/(m·K) | 27°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 1,006.6 | S/cm | 27°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.00000993 | Ω·m | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.000469 | W/(m·K²) | 27°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 68.27 | μV/K | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.08503 | - | 27°C |