Ti₄C₂S₂ is an experimental transition metal carbide-sulfide compound belonging to the MAX phase family of layered ceramics, combining titanium, carbon, and sulfide chemistry. This is primarily a research material being investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and functional coatings, as the MAX phase family is known for combining ceramic hardness with metallic-like damage tolerance and electrical conductivity. While not yet commercialized at scale, Ti₄C₂S₂ represents an emerging materials platform where sulfide incorporation may offer tunable thermal, electrical, or mechanical properties distinct from conventional titanium carbides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00520 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.363 | eV/atom | — |