Molybdenum Aluminum Boride (MoAlB) MAX Phase Powder (99+%, 200 mesh)

Description

Molybdenum Aluminum Boride (MoAlB) MAX Phase Powder (99+%, 200 mesh)

Molybdenum Aluminum Boride (MoAlB) belongs to the family of MAX phase ceramics, a unique group of layered ternary compounds (M = transition metal, A = group element, X = carbon/nitrogen/boron) that exhibit hybrid metallic and ceramic properties. With a purity of 99+% and a particle size of 200 mesh, MoAlB is a dark gray powder offering a rare combination of electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, high hardness, and chemical resistance.

Like other MAX phases, MoAlB serves as a precursor for MXenes, a new class of 2D nanomaterials with exceptional electrochemical, optical, and catalytic properties. This makes MoAlB highly attractive not only for structural applications but also for next-generation energy storage and electronic devices.

Technical Properties

• Chemical Formula: MoAlB

• Purity: 99+%

• Particle Size: 200 mesh

• Appearance: Dark gray powder

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

• Key Features:

  • Excellent thermal conductivity & electrical conductivity

  • High hardness and wear resistance

  • Strong oxidation & corrosion resistance

  • Potential as a precursor to MXenes

  • Stable at elevated temperatures

    

Applications

Molybdenum Aluminum Boride (MoAlB) MAX Phase Powder demonstrates versatile applications across energy storage, catalysis, and advanced materials engineering:

• Energy Storage:
  Potential use in lithium-ion batteries and hybrid electrochemical capacitors due to excellent electrical conductivity and layered structure.

• Catalysis:
  Effective in heterogeneous catalysis and catalytic supports, benefiting from Mo-based activity combined with structural stability.

• Spintronics & Electronics:
  Explored for spintronic devices, gate electrodes, and flexible electronics, leveraging its electrical properties and 2D MXene derivatives.

• Protective Coatings & Ceramics:
  Used in oxidation-resistant coatings, wear-resistant composites, and high-temperature structural parts.

• MXene Research:
  Serves as a precursor for Mo-based MXenes, enabling novel 2D nanomaterials with wide potential in sensors, optoelectronics, and biomedicine.

  

Storage & Handling

• Store in sealed containers under vacuum, in a cool and dry environment.

• Avoid moisture, air exposure, and mechanical stress.

• Handle with appropriate PPE (mask, gloves, goggles).