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Titanium Aluminum Carbide (Ti₂AlC) MAX Phase Micron Powder

Average Particle Size (APS): -325 Mesh
Purity: 99+%

Product Description

Titanium Aluminum Carbide (Ti₂AlC) is a member of the MAX phase family of nanolaminated ternary carbides, offering a unique blend of metallic and ceramic properties. With a hexagonal crystal structure and fine particle morphology, Ti₂AlC exhibits excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, mechanical resilience, and machinability — even at room temperature.

Its nanolayered structure gives it high oxidation resistance, thermal shock resistance, and damage tolerance. These features make Ti₂AlC especially suitable for demanding applications such as MXene production, high-temperature coatings, conductive ceramics, and electrochemical devices.


Chemical & Physical Properties

PropertyValue
Chemical FormulaTi₂AlC
Molecular Composition (%):Ti: 72.60%, C: 8.9%, Al: 18.3%, Impurities <0.3%
AppearanceGray to dark-gray powder
Density~4.2 g/cm³
Crystal StructureHexagonal (P6₃/mmc)

Mechanical Properties

PropertyValue
Compressive Strength764 MPa
Bending Strength375 ± 15 MPa
Fracture Toughness7.2 MPa·m¹ᐟ²
Vickers Hardness3.5 GPa
Young’s Modulus297 GPa

Electrical & Thermal Properties

PropertyValue
Electrical Conductivity2.9 MS/m (at 25 °C)
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance3.1 × 10⁻³ K⁻¹
Thermal Expansion Coefficient~9.0 × 10⁻⁶/K
Thermal Shock ResistanceExcellent
High Temp StabilityExcellent

Key Features

  • High Purity (99+%) for critical applications

  • Metal-like Conductivity and heat transfer

  • Ceramic-like Stability: High modulus and thermal durability

  • Self-lubricating and Damage-Resistant

  • Etchable to MXene (Ti₂CTx) via HF or HCl+LiF methods

  • Machinable at Room Temperature, Ductile at High Temperatures


Applications

Thanks to its versatile structure and dual-nature performance, Ti₂AlC is suitable for advanced and emerging technologies:

  • MXene Precursor: Source material for 2D titanium carbide-based MXenes used in energy storage and nanodevices

  • Energy Storage: Electrodes in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors

  • Electrochemical Catalysis: For HER/OER and capacitive deionization

  • High-Temperature Structural Materials: Components for aerospace and thermal management

  • Conductive Ceramics & Heating Elements: Used in furnaces and resistive heating systems

  • Corrosion-Resistant Coatings: In chemical processing and marine environments

  • Sensor and Microelectronic Applications

Additional information

Gram

25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1000 g