Iron Aluminum Boride (Fe₂AlB₂) MAX Phase Powder (99+%, 200 mesh)

Description

Iron Aluminum Boride (Fe₂AlB₂) MAX Phase Powder (99+%, 200 mesh)

Iron Aluminum Boride (Fe₂AlB₂) is a MAX phase compound belonging to the family of layered ternary borides. With a purity of 99+% and particle size of 200 mesh, this dark gray powder is characterized by its unique combination of mechanical strength, magnetic behavior, thermal resistance, and damage tolerance.

The layered crystal structure of Fe₂AlB₂ consists of alternating iron (Fe), aluminum (Al), and boron (B) atoms, which imparts both metallic conductivity and ceramic-like stability. This hybrid nature makes Fe₂AlB₂ a highly versatile material suitable for magnetic, structural, and protective applications across multiple industries.

Technical Properties

• Chemical Formula: Fe₂AlB₂

• Purity: 99+%

• Particle Size: 200 mesh

• Appearance: Dark gray powder

• Material Class: MAX Phase (M = Fe, A = Al, X = B)

• Key Features:

  • Exhibits intrinsic magnetic properties

  • High hardness and thermal stability

  • Good resistance to thermal shock

  • Metallic conductivity with ceramic durability

  • Layered structure enabling damage tolerance

Applications

Iron Aluminum Boride (Fe₂AlB₂) MAX Phase Powder is of growing interest in magnetic, electronic, and high-performance structural applications:

• Magnetic Devices:
  Used in sensors, actuators, and magnetic devices, benefiting from its unique Fe-based magnetism.

• Industrial Protection:
  Serves as a protective material for critical components in mining, aerospace, and automotive industries where hardness and thermal resistance are essential.

• High-Temperature Applications:
  Suitable for refractory parts, coatings, and high-temperature components thanks to its resistance to oxidation and thermal degradation.

• Electronics & Functional Materials:
  Studied as a candidate for magnetocaloric devices, energy-efficient actuators, and advanced electronic materials.

• Research & MXene Precursor:
  Being a member of the MAX phase family, Fe₂AlB₂ is also of academic and industrial interest as a potential precursor for novel 2D materials (MXenes).