PrFe4Sb12
metal· JVASP-143605· PrFe4Sb12
PrFe4Sb12 is a rare-earth intermetallic compound belonging to the skutterudite family, characterized by a cage-like crystal structure with praseodymium atoms enclosed within iron-antimony frameworks. This material is primarily of research and emerging commercial interest for thermoelectric applications, where its unique phonon-scattering properties enable efficient conversion between thermal and electrical energy. Engineers consider skutterudites like PrFe4Sb12 for next-generation power generation and waste-heat recovery systems where conventional thermoelectrics are thermally or dimensionally constrained, particularly in aerospace and automotive thermal management.
thermoelectric power generationwaste heat recoveryspace thermal systemshigh-temperature energy conversionresearch materialsadvanced cooling applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.767 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.5500 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1972 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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