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Ta2GeC

ceramic

· Ta2GeC

Ta₂GeC is a ternary ceramic compound belonging to the MAX phase family, which exhibits a unique combination of ceramic and metallic characteristics. This material is primarily an experimental research compound under investigation for high-temperature structural applications, valued for its potential damage tolerance, thermal shock resistance, and electrical conductivity—properties that distinguish MAX phases from conventional brittle ceramics. While not yet in widespread commercial production, Ta₂GeC and related MAX phases are being explored as candidates for extreme environment applications where conventional ceramics would fail due to brittleness.

High-temperature structural materialsAerospace engine componentsNuclear reactor applicationsThermal protection systemsElectrically conductive ceramicsResearch and development

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	29,877.8	ksi	DFT
Shear Modulus(G)	16,389.3	ksi	DFT
Young's Modulus(E)	41,480.8	ksi	DFT

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Ta2GeC

Mechanical Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental