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Niobium Aluminum Carbide MAX phase

Nb4AlC3

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
Nb4AlC3
Molecular Weight:
434.64
UNSPSC Code:
12352311
NACRES:
NA.54

Quality Level

100

form

powder

color

gray to black

solubility

insoluble

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Application

Nb4AlC3 is the MAX phase precursor used for synthesis of Nb4C3Tx MXene, which have the below properties:

  • Electrical Conductivity: Single-layer Nb4C3Tx flakes boast an electrical conductivity of 1,024 ± 165 S cm−1.
  • Breakdown Current Density: ∼1.1 × 108 A.cm−2, comparable to Ti3C2Tx and graphene.
  • Electrochemical Performance: Specific capacity increases from 116 to 320 mAh.g−1 after 1,000 cycles at 1 A current density.
  • Interlayer Spacing: Accommodates ion intercalation/deintercalation without structural damage.
Unlock the potential of Nb4C3Tx MXene, using our Nb4AlC3 MAX precursor:
  • Electrochemical sensing: Nb4C3Tx excels in electrochemical sensing, detecting dopamine at 23 nm due to its high conductivity and enhanced intercalation.
  • Supercapacitors and Advanced batteries: Superior conductivity and charge-discharge rates for extended operation.
  • HER Catalyst: Efficient hydrogen evolution reactions.
  • ROS Scavengers: Biocompatible and photothermally stable for biomedical use.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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In Situ Reaction Synthesis, Electrical and Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Nb4AlC3
Hu C, et al.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 91, 2258-2263 (2008)

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