TaTiAlC is a multi-component refractory metal carbide alloy combining tantalum, titanium, aluminum, and carbon—a member of the high-entropy or complex carbide family designed for extreme-temperature applications. This material is primarily investigated in aerospace and tooling sectors where conventional superalloys reach their limits, offering potential for turbine engines, hypersonic vehicle structures, and high-speed cutting tools that demand resistance to thermal shock and oxidation at elevated temperatures. Its multi-element composition is engineered to exploit sluggish diffusion kinetics and lattice distortion effects that enhance hardness and thermal stability compared to binary or ternary carbides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2809 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6526 | eV/atom | — |