Y3AlC is a ternary ceramic compound belonging to the MAX phase family—layered carbides combining metallic and ceramic properties. This material exhibits a unique combination of high stiffness and low density, making it relevant for structural applications requiring lightweight performance. Y3AlC remains primarily a research and development material; its industrial adoption is limited, but it represents a promising class of compounds for high-temperature structural components and advanced aerospace applications where conventional ceramics or metals fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 11,551.8 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 11,551.8 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 11,781.4 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.02204 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.1855 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.1900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 9,192.7 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 9,192.7 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 9,236 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1577 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -39.80 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5135 | eV/atom | — |