Zr2Al3C5 is a zirconium-aluminum carbide ceramic compound belonging to the MAX phase family of materials, which combines metallic and ceramic properties. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature structural applications, aerospace components, and environments requiring both thermal stability and damage tolerance. Unlike traditional ceramics, MAX phase compounds exhibit unusual properties such as machinability, electrical conductivity, and thermal shock resistance, making them candidates for next-generation thermal protection systems and high-temperature engine components where conventional ceramics would fail.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1724 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3473 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1993 | eV/atom | — |