La2.99Te4 is a rare-earth telluride ceramic compound belonging to the lanthanide chalcogenide family. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and solid-state energy conversion applications, where rare-earth tellurides are investigated for their potential to convert waste heat into electrical power at moderate temperatures. Engineers consider this compound class when designing systems requiring thermal-to-electrical energy recovery in demanding environments, though La2.99Te4 remains largely experimental and is not widely commercialized compared to established thermoelectric ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 1.641 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.641 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 427°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 1,246.9 | S/cm | 427°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.00000802 | Ω·m | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.000414 | W/(m·K²) | 427°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -57.60 | μV/K | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.1020 | - | 427°C |