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Vanadium Germanium Carbide MAX Phase Powder

Vanadium Germanium Carbide MAX Phase Powder

Vanadium Germanium Carbide MAX Phase Powder

Product No. NRE-58023
CAS No. NA
Formula V2GeC
Molecular Weight NA
APS < 40 μm
Purity 99.9%
Form Powder

Vanadium Germanium Carbide MAX Phase Powder

Introduction

Vanadium Germanium Carbide (V₂GeC) is a member of the MAX phase family, a unique class of materials known for their exceptional combination of ceramic and metallic properties. MAX phases are generally represented by the formula M₁₋ₓAX, where M is a transition metal, A is an A-group element (such as aluminum, silicon, or germanium), and X is carbon or nitrogen. In the case of V₂GeC, Vanadium (V) is the transition metal, Germanium (Ge) is the A-group element, and Carbon (C) completes the structure.

The MAX phases are characterized by their unique nanolaminated structure in which layers of metal and ceramic coexist. This arrangement gives them the unique combination of properties typical of both metals and ceramics, allowing them to perform exceptionally well in demanding applications where traditional materials may not perform as efficiently. V₂GeC MAX phase powder inherits these desirable characteristics, making it a material of interest in several advanced technological fields.

V₂GeC, like other MAX phases, is often described as a metallic ceramic due to its blend of metallic properties, such as high electrical conductivity, ductility, and thermal conductivity, and ceramic properties, such as high strength, hardness, and thermal stability. Unlike traditional ceramics, which are brittle and difficult to machine, V₂GeC retains its hardness and structural integrity under extreme conditions while also being relatively easier to process.

 

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