W2AlC

metal
· W2AlC

W2AlC is a ternary carbide compound belonging to the family of transition metal aluminides and carbides, combining tungsten, aluminum, and carbon into a ceramic-metallic material. This is primarily a research and development material explored for high-temperature structural applications where enhanced stiffness and wear resistance are required. W2AlC and related MAX-phase-derivative compounds are being investigated for aerospace components, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature tooling, offering potential advantages over conventional carbides and refractory metals in specific extreme-environment niches, though industrial adoption remains limited and applications are not yet widespread in production engineering.

High-temperature structural componentsWear-resistant coatingsRefractory tool materialsAerospace research applicationsAdvanced ceramics R&D

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
31,038.1
ksi—
Shear Modulus(G)
15,954.2
ksi—
Young's Modulus(E)
40,610.6
ksi—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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