Sr8Ga16Ge30
semiconductor· Sr8Ga16Ge30
Sr8Ga16Ge30 is a complex semiconductor compound belonging to the clathrate family, where strontium atoms are loosely trapped within a cage-like lattice of gallium and germanium. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric applications, where its unusual crystal structure and phonon-scattering properties make it a candidate for solid-state heat-to-electricity conversion at elevated temperatures. While not yet widely deployed in production, clathrate semiconductors like this compound are investigated as alternatives to traditional thermoelectrics because their cage structure can reduce thermal conductivity without significantly degrading electrical properties.
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?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | — | S/cm | 27°C | — | |
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | — | Ω·m | 27°C | — | |
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | — | W/(m·K²) | 27°C | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | μV/K | 27°C | — |
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