LaFe3CoSb12 is a rare-earth filled skutterudite compound, an intermetallic material where lanthanum atoms occupy cage-like voids within a transition metal-antimony framework. This is a research-stage thermoelectric material being investigated for solid-state heat-to-electricity conversion and refrigeration applications, where its low thermal conductivity combined with electrical properties makes it a candidate for next-generation thermoelectric devices operating in mid-temperature ranges (typically 300–700 K).
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 0.9245 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.9245 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 127°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 546.4 | S/cm | 127°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.0000183 | Ω·m | 127°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00111 | W/(m·K²) | 127°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 142.7 | μV/K | 127°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.2780 | - | 127°C |