Ta2GaC is a ternary ceramic compound belonging to the MAX phase family, which are layered ceramics combining properties of both metals and ceramics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications where damage tolerance and thermal shock resistance are valuable. The MAX phase family is being investigated as an alternative to traditional refractory ceramics and composites in aerospace and energy sectors due to their unique combination of high-temperature stability, electrical conductivity, and damage recovery characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 28,137.3 | ksi | DFT | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17,114.5 | ksi | DFT | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 42,641.1 | ksi | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4619 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5294 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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