On the formation mechanisms and properties of MAX phases: A review

Zhang, Z.; Duan, X.; Jia, Dechang; Zhou, Y.; van der Zwaag, S.

doi:10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2021.02.002

On the formation mechanisms and properties of MAX phases

Title

On the formation mechanisms and properties of MAX phases: A review

Author

Zhang, Z. (TU Delft Novel Aerospace Materials; Harbin Institute of Technology)
Duan, X. (TU Delft OLD Surface and Interface Engineering; Harbin Institute of Technology)
Jia, Dechang (Harbin Institute of Technology)
Zhou, Y. (TU Delft PLD Infra & construction; Harbin Institute of Technology)
van der Zwaag, S. (TU Delft Novel Aerospace Materials)

Date

2021-07

Abstract

MAX phases are a family of ternary carbide or nitride ceramics possessing a layered crystal structure and, due to their chemical bonds having a mixed covalent-ionic-metallic nature, have unique properties combining those of metals and ceramics. In this review, the formation mechanisms of MAX phases from elemental and compound powders are reviewed in detail, as the formation mechanisms are closely related to the unique properties of well-synthesized MAX phases. The stability of MAX phases in some harsh external environments is significantly influenced by the defect population, allowing the mechanisms of defect formation and migration to strongly influence their self-healing performance and radiation tolerance. The properties of MAX phases can be tailored by creating solid solutions, which have lattice distortions, and texturing which results in the preferential orientation of plate-like grains.

Subject

Formation mechanisms
MAX phases
Point defects
Solid solutions
Texture

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2021.02.002

Embargo date

2021-09-13

ISSN

0955-2219

Source

Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 41 (7), 3851-3878

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