V2GaC
metal· V2GaC
V2GaC is an experimental MAX-phase ceramic compound combining vanadium, gallium, and carbon in a layered hexagonal crystal structure. This material belongs to the emerging class of MAX phases, which exhibit unusual combinations of metallic and ceramic properties—namely high stiffness with damage tolerance and machinability unusual for ceramics. Research interest in V2GaC centers on its potential for high-temperature structural applications, thermal management systems, and electrical conductivity applications where traditional ceramics are too brittle; however, this compound remains primarily in the research phase with limited industrial deployment compared to established MAX phases like Ti3SiC2 or Ti3AlC2.
high-temperature structural compositesthermal management materialsresearch phase ceramicselectrical conductor applicationsdamage-tolerant ceramicsaerospace material development
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 175.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 125.0 | GPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 302.0 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 6.359 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5342 | eV/atom | — |
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