Zn4Sb3 is an intermetallic compound and skutterudite-family semiconductor studied primarily for thermoelectric energy conversion applications. This material is notable in research contexts for its potential to convert waste heat directly into electricity, making it particularly relevant for automotive and industrial heat recovery systems where conventional cooling approaches are insufficient. Engineers consider Zn4Sb3 and related skutterudites when designing high-temperature thermoelectric generators that must balance thermal insulation with electrical conductivity in space-constrained or harsh environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 0.4333 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.4333 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 127°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.000 | eV | — | ||
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 398.5 | S/cm | 127°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.0000251 | Ω·m | 127°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00103 | W/(m·K²) | 127°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 161 | μV/K | 127°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.5508 | - | 127°C |