Ta6 Al2 C4

semiconductor

· Ta6 Al2 C4

Ta₆Al₂C₄ is a tantalum-aluminum carbide ceramic compound belonging to the MAX phase or related complex carbide family, combining refractory metal and lightweight elements for high-temperature structural applications. This material is primarily investigated in research and advanced aerospace contexts where extreme thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and specific strength are required; it represents an experimental compound designed to leverage tantalum's refractory properties while reducing overall density compared to pure tantalum carbides. Engineers would consider this material for applications demanding simultaneous high-temperature performance and weight reduction, though commercial availability and processing maturity are currently limited.

high-temperature aerospace componentsrefractory coatingsthermal barrier systemsresearch/prototype developmentoxidation-resistant composites

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

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.07220	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.6010	eV/atom	—

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Ta6 Al2 C4

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