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Ti3AlC2 Powder, 1 g
Product Type: MAX phase ceramic powder
Research-grade laboratory product
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LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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What does the 90 wt% purity specification mean for Ti3AlC2 MAX phase ceramic powder?
The Ti3AlC2 powder is supplied at 90 wt% purity, meaning that approximately 10 wt% consists of secondary phases such as unreacted TiC, Al, or Al2O3. This is a standard research-grade purity for initial screening and optimization experiments. For applications requiring higher phase purity, additional characterization via XRD is recommended before use.
How does the broad particle size range of 0.5-25 um affect the processing of this MAX phase powder?
The particle size range of 0.5-25 um is broad, which can lead to heterogeneous reaction kinetics during etching or intercalation steps. For consistent experimental results, users may consider sieving the powder to a narrower fraction, such as <10 um, depending on the specific synthesis protocol. The size distribution is as-supplied and is typical for as-synthesized MAX phase powders.
Ti3AlC2 MAX phase ceramic powder supplied at 90 wt% purity with a 0.5–25 µm particle size distribution in a 1 g package. The broad size range and moderate purity level introduce trade-offs for applications requiring monodisperse particles or high phase purity, while the defined particle size and composition enable consistent processing in exploratory synthesis and characterization studies.
Positive
- Specified particle size range: The 0.5–25 µm range provides a defined particle size distribution, enabling consistent slurry preparation, compaction, or sintering behavior in laboratory-scale MAX phase processing.
- Research-grade package size: The 1 g package is suitable for small-scale proof-of-concept experiments, synthesis trials, or initial characterization without requiring large material commitments.
Trade-offs
- Moderate purity level: At 90 wt% purity, the powder contains ~10 wt% secondary phases or impurities, which may interfere with precise phase-identity studies or applications requiring high compositional homogeneity.
- Broad particle size distribution: The 0.5–25 µm size range spans nearly two orders of magnitude, requiring additional sieving or classification for applications demanding narrow particle size distributions or consistent rheological behavior.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
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