In0.15Co4Sb12 is a filled skutterudite compound, a specialized intermetallic material where indium atoms are partially substituted into the cage structure of cobalt antimonide. This material class is developed primarily for thermoelectric energy conversion applications, where it converts heat gradients directly into electrical current or vice versa. Skutterudites are notable for their potential to outperform conventional thermoelectric materials in mid-to-high temperature regimes, making them candidates for waste heat recovery and power generation where traditional approaches fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 1.862 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.862 | W/(m·K) | 427°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 372 | S/cm | 427°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.0000269 | Ω·m | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00338 | W/(m·K²) | 427°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -301.5 | μV/K | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 1.272 | - | 427°C |