Ti₄In₂C₂ is a ternary titanium-indium carbide compound belonging to the MAX phase family of layered ceramics, which combines metallic and ceramic properties in a single material. This research-phase compound is being investigated for applications requiring materials with high stiffness, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity—properties that make it potentially useful in extreme environment engineering where conventional monolithic ceramics or metals fall short. The MAX phase family is notable for retaining damage tolerance and machinability unlike typical brittle ceramics, making these materials candidates for next-generation structural and functional applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 129.8 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 95.85 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00870 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7080 | eV/atom | — |