A comprehensive study for microstructure and properties of Mo2TiAlC2 MAX phase: Linking first-principle simulation and experimental approach

Jiachen Zhang, Qingze Na, Pengfa Feng, Yufei Zuo, Fanshu Geng, Tiantian Ma, Rui Li, Guojun Zhang, Haijun Su

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Abstract

In this paper, the MAX Mo₂TiAlC₂ bulk, a new layered ternary carbide with excellent mechanical properties, was synthesized via hot-pressing sintering. The phase and microstructure of MAX Mo₂TiAlC₂ were revealed with respect to the effects of different soaking durations by means of X-ray diffraction patterns and scanning electron microscopy. Moreover, its unique layered structure was disclosed by means of high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The compressive strength, flexural strength and fracture toughness of MAX Mo₂TiAlC₂ with different soaking durations were measured by means of compression tests and three-point bending tests. The spectacular mechanical properties in different directions caused by the lamellar structure and the unique atomic bonding were discussed by combining the first-principles calculations with the fracture morphology.

Original languageEnglish
Article number107134
JournalInternational Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials
Volume130
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2025

Keywords

  • Deformation mechanism
  • First principles
  • Mechanical properties
  • Mo₂TiAlC₂

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