Ta3AlC2
metal· Ta3AlC2
Ta3AlC2 is a ternary carbide compound belonging to the MAX phase family—a class of layered ceramics that combines metallic and ceramic properties. These materials are of primary research and development interest for high-temperature structural applications, though Ta3AlC2 itself remains largely experimental and is not yet established in mainstream industrial production. The material is notable for its potential to provide exceptional damage tolerance and thermal shock resistance compared to conventional monolithic ceramics, making it attractive for next-generation aerospace and energy systems where traditional materials reach their performance limits.
high-temperature structural applicationsaerospace thermal protectionadvanced ceramics researchdamage-tolerant compositesextreme environment engineeringnext-generation energy systems
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 32,573.4 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 32,573.4 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.03102 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2130 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 23,122.6 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 23,122.6 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4420 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -25.86 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6004 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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