Ta12 Al8 Co4 C4
semiconductor· Ta12 Al8 Co4 C4
Ta12Al8Co4C4 is a refractory composite material combining tantalum carbide with aluminum and cobalt constituents, belonging to the family of advanced ceramic-metal composites designed for extreme-temperature applications. This material system is primarily explored in research and specialized industrial contexts where exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance are critical; it is typically encountered in cutting tool inserts, high-temperature structural components, and wear-resistant coatings rather than commodity applications, offering advantages over single-phase carbides through enhanced toughness and damage tolerance via its multi-phase microstructure.
high-temperature cutting toolswear-resistant coatingsrefractory applicationsaerospace thermal barriersabrasive machining insertsresearch/development materials
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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