Ta2AlC
metal· Ta2AlC
Ta₂AlC is a ternary carbide compound belonging to the MAX phase family of materials, which combine ceramic and metallic properties in a layered hexagonal crystal structure. These materials are of significant research interest for high-temperature applications where damage tolerance, thermal shock resistance, and machinability are critical—properties that distinguish MAX phases from conventional brittle ceramics. Ta₂AlC specifically is being investigated for aerospace thermal protection, nuclear reactor components, and high-temperature structural applications where traditional refractories or monolithic carbides would fail under thermal cycling or impact.
high-temperature structural compositesaerospace thermal barriersnuclear fuel cladding (research)damage-tolerant ceramicsthermal shock-resistant coatingsrefractory matrix materials
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 193.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 122.0 | GPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 303.0 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.19 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4784 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05874 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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