Nb3Al2C
metal· JVASP-146166· Nb3Al2C
Nb3Al2C is an experimental ternary ceramic carbide compound combining niobium, aluminum, and carbon, belonging to the MAX phase or transition metal carbide family of materials. While not yet widely commercialized, this material class is of research interest for high-temperature structural applications where improved oxidation resistance and damage tolerance compared to monolithic ceramics are sought. Nb3Al2C represents early-stage exploration into advanced ceramic composites that might eventually serve aerospace, power generation, or extreme-environment industries, though its current state is primarily limited to laboratory investigation and material characterization studies.
High-temperature structural researchCeramic composite developmentOxidation-resistant coatings (exploratory)Advanced materials characterizationAerospace propulsion (future potential)Extreme-environment applications (experimental)
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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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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