Ti₄Al₂C₂ is a layered ternary carbide compound belonging to the MAX phase family, where transition metals, light elements (Al), and carbon combine in a structured stoichiometry. This ceramic material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its combination of metallic and ceramic characteristics, offering potential damage tolerance and machinability advantages over conventional ceramics. Industrial adoption remains limited, but the material family shows promise in high-temperature structural applications, aerospace components, and wear-resistant coatings where the balance between strength and thermal stability is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00520 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7450 | eV/atom | — |