LaFe3CoSb12
metal· LaFe3CoSb12
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).
Thermoelectric generatorsWaste heat recoverySolid-state cooling systemsResearch and developmentHigh-temperature power generationCryogenic applications
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | — | W/(m·K) | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | W/(m·K) | 127°C | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Electrical Conductivity(σ) | — | S/cm | 127°C | — | |
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | — | Ω·m | 127°C | — | |
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | — | W/(m·K²) | 127°C | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | μV/K | 127°C | — | |
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | — | - | 127°C | — |
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