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TiNbAlC MAX Phase Ceramic Material, 1 g
Product Type: MAX phase ceramic powder
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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What is the phase purity and particle size distribution of TiNbAlC MAX phase ceramic powder, and how do these affect its use in high-temperature composite sintering?
This TiNbAlC MAX phase ceramic powder is supplied at 90% purity with a particle size range of 1–30 µm. The 90% purity indicates the presence of secondary phases, which may influence grain boundary chemistry and mechanical properties during sintering. The broad 1–30 µm distribution can affect packing density and sintered microstructure uniformity, requiring careful process optimization for dense composite fabrication.
Can this TiNbAlC MAX phase powder be directly integrated into a spark plasma sintering (SPS) or hot-pressing workflow without additional milling?
The powder is supplied as a black powder with a particle size of 1–30 µm, which is generally suitable for direct use in SPS or hot-pressing without pre-milling. However, the 90% purity level and the presence of any coarse particles near 30 µm may require pre-sieving or short ball-milling to ensure homogeneous densification and avoid localized compositional inhomogeneities in the sintered body.
What storage and handling precautions are required for TiNbAlC MAX phase ceramic powder to prevent oxidation or moisture uptake before processing?
As a research-grade MAX phase ceramic powder, TiNbAlC should be stored in an airtight, dry container away from moisture and oxidizing atmospheres to prevent surface oxidation or hydrolysis of the Al-containing layers. The black powder form is stable under ambient conditions for short periods, but long-term storage in a desiccator or argon-filled glovebox is recommended to preserve phase integrity before high-temperature processing.
This TiNbAlC MAX phase ceramic powder is supplied with a documented purity of 90% and a particle size range of 1-30 um, suitable for laboratory-scale synthesis and processing experiments requiring a known precursor material.
Positive
- Specified particle size range: The 1-30 um particle size range is explicitly stated, enabling users to assess compatibility with downstream processing methods such as tape casting or spark plasma sintering.
- Documented purity level: The 90% purity is provided, allowing researchers to account for impurity phases in quantitative analysis or reaction stoichiometry.
Trade-offs
- Broad particle size distribution: The 1-30 um range spans over an order of magnitude, which may require additional sieving or classification for experiments demanding monodisperse particle populations.
- Moderate purity limitation: At 90% purity, the material contains approximately 10% secondary phases or amorphous content, potentially affecting phase-pure synthesis or property measurements.
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