Ti3SiC2 is a ternary ceramic compound belonging to the MAX phase family—a class of layered materials that combine metallic and ceramic properties. It offers an unusual combination of high-temperature strength, damage tolerance, and machinability, making it attractive for demanding structural applications where conventional ceramics are brittle or where superalloys become weight-prohibitive. Currently advanced beyond pure research, Ti3SiC2 finds application in aerospace and energy sectors where thermal cycling resistance and oxidation protection are critical, though manufacturing scalability and cost remain development considerations compared to established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 26,696.9 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 26,696.9 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.02306 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1990 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 20,102.9 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 20,102.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1609 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -7.987 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8741 | eV/atom | — |