LaFe4P12
metal· JVASP-55230· LaFe4P12
LaFe4P12 is an iron-lanthanum phosphide intermetallic compound belonging to the skutterudite family of materials. This is a research compound under investigation primarily for thermoelectric applications, where its crystal structure and electronic properties show promise for converting heat gradients into electrical power or vice versa. The material is notable within the skutterudite class for its potential in high-temperature thermoelectric devices, offering an alternative to traditional bismuth telluride systems, though development and commercialization remain at the experimental stage.
thermoelectric power generationwaste heat recoveryhigh-temperature electronics coolingresearch compound developmentenergy conversion devices
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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