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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	6.636	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)	10.69	µV/K	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.5539	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.

Nb3AlC2

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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