CeFe4Sb12
metal· CeFe4Sb12
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.
thermoelectric power generationwaste heat recoveryautomotive thermal managementresearch/advanced materialshigh-temperature energy conversion
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | — | W/(m·K) | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | W/(m·K) | 27°C | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Electrical Conductivity(σ) | — | S/cm | 27°C | — | |
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | — | Ω·m | 27°C | — | |
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | — | W/(m·K²) | 27°C | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | μV/K | 27°C | — | |
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | — | - | 27°C | — |
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