Sm3AlC

metal
· JVASP-15757· Sm3AlC

Sm₃AlC is a ternary intermetallic compound belonging to the MAX phase family, which combines metallic and ceramic characteristics through a layered crystal structure of samarium, aluminum, and carbon. This material class is primarily investigated in research and advanced aerospace contexts for applications requiring simultaneous metallic conductivity and ceramic-level damage tolerance at elevated temperatures. Its notable distinction lies in the MAX phase architecture, which enables unusual properties such as machinability, thermal shock resistance, and damage recovery—making it a candidate for next-generation structural components where conventional ceramics or superalloys reach their performance limits.

High-temperature structural componentsAerospace research and developmentThermal protection systemsDamage-tolerant ceramicsAdvanced refractory applications

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
10,403.6
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2200
-
Shear Modulus(G)
7,138.8
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.2350
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-11.42
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.3166
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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