Cr2SnC
metalCr₂SnC is a ternary carbide compound belonging to the MAX phase family of materials, which are layered ceramics combining transition metal, element A, and carbon. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in mainstream industrial production, with investigations focused on its potential as a high-temperature structural material and wear-resistant coating due to the inherent stiffness and thermal stability of the carbide phase combined with the ductility-enhancing properties typical of MAX phases. Engineers and materials researchers consider Cr₂SnC for applications requiring simultaneous mechanical strength and damage tolerance at elevated temperatures, where traditional brittle ceramics or pure metals would be insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | Pa | — | — |