FeCoSb4 is an intermetallic compound combining iron, cobalt, and antimony, belonging to the skuttterudite or related metal-antimony family of materials. This is a research-phase compound under investigation for thermoelectric and magnetocaloric applications, where the specific combination of ferromagnetic (Fe-Co) and semiconducting (Sb) components offers potential for energy conversion or refrigeration devices. While not yet commercial in volume, this material family is notable for combining metallic electrical conductivity with controllable thermal properties—making it attractive where conventional metals or semiconductors fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,617.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,617.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2916 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.6490 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02440 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08429 | eV/atom | — |