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Ta2InC

ceramic

· Ta2InC

Ta2InC is a ternary ceramic compound belonging to the MAX phase family, characterized by a layered crystal structure combining transition metal (tantalum), main group (indium), and carbon elements. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, explored for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and aerospace components where the combination of ceramic hardness with metallic-like damage tolerance is valuable. The MAX phase family is notable for offering an alternative to traditional ceramics and composites in extreme environments, with potential applications where thermal cycling resistance and machinability of ceramics are desired alongside mechanical reliability.

High-temperature structural componentsAerospace applications (developmental)Thermal barrier researchAdvanced ceramic compositesResearch/prototype materialsExtreme environment materials

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si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	25,381.6	ksi	DFT
Shear Modulus(G)	15,374	ksi	DFT
Young's Modulus(E)	38,435	ksi	DFT

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.4646	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries	0.000565	W/(m·K²)	DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
↳	0.000553	W/(m·K²)	DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries	-1.680	μV/K	DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
↳	-1.500	μV/K	DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.08600	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.3807	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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