Nb3AlC2
metal· JVASP-36743· Nb3AlC2
Nb3AlC2 is a ternary carbide compound belonging to the MAX phase family, which combines ceramic and metallic properties. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential use in high-temperature structural applications where damage tolerance and thermal shock resistance are desirable. The MAX phase family is being explored as an alternative to conventional ceramics and composites in demanding aerospace and energy applications due to their unique combination of stiffness, fracture toughness, and thermal properties.
High-temperature structural materials (research)Aerospace component candidatesNuclear reactor applications (experimental)Thermal barrier systems (development)Composite reinforcement phasesMaterials for extreme environments
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.