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Zr2InC

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· Zr2InC

Zr₂InC is a ternary intermetallic compound belonging to the MAX phase family of ceramics, characterized by a layered crystal structure combining metallic and ceramic properties. While primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use, this material class shows promise for high-temperature structural applications, wear resistance, and environments requiring both strength and damage tolerance. Zirconium-based MAX phases are investigated as potential candidates for aerospace heat shields, nuclear reactor components, and extreme-environment structural applications where traditional ceramics prove too brittle and conventional metals lose strength.

high-temperature structural componentsaerospace thermal protectionnuclear reactor materials (research)wear-resistant coatingsmachinable ceramics (research phase)damage-tolerant refractory applications

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries	17,192	ksi	DFT
↳	17,259.5	ksi	DFT
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries	11,949.1	ksi	DFT
↳	12,183.2	ksi	DFT
Young's Modulus(E)	29,587.7	ksi	DFT

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2507	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries	0.000532	W/(m·K²)	DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
↳	0.000527	W/(m·K²)	DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries	1.663	μV/K	DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
↳	2.780	μV/K	DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.7583	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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