Zr4 Al6 C10
semiconductor· Zr4 Al6 C10
Zr₄Al₆C₁₀ is a zirconium-aluminum carbide ceramic compound belonging to the MAX phase family of materials, which are ternary carbides known for combining ceramic hardness with metallic conductivity and damage tolerance. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for high-temperature structural applications, advanced composites, and thermal management systems where the unusual combination of strength, thermal conductivity, and machinability of MAX phases offers advantages over conventional ceramics or refractory metals. The zirconium-aluminum-carbide system is notable for its potential in extreme-environment applications where traditional monolithic ceramics would be brittle and unsuitable.
high-temperature compositesaerospace structuresthermal barrier coatingsrefractory materialsresearch/development applicationsextreme-environment engineering
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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