Research-Grade Layered Ceramic Materials | Nominal Purity ≥99% | Multiple Elemental Systems | 200–500 Mesh Options
M₂AX Layered Structure Research-Grade Powder 13 Product Models Custom Specifications AvailableThe general structural formula of a ternary MAX phase (211) is M₂AX, where M is typically a transition metal, A is a main-group element, and X is carbon or nitrogen. Its crystal structure consists of alternating M–X layers and A-element layers, making it suitable for studies of phase structure, interlayer reactions, interfacial behavior, and two-dimensional derivative materials.
This series includes Mo₂GaC, Ta₂AlC, Cr₂AlC, Nb₂AlC, V₂AlC, V₂GeC, V₂GaC, V₂ZnC, V₂SnC, Mo₂GeC, Ti₂AlN, Ti₂AlC, and Ti₂SnC.
| Parameter | Product Information |
|---|---|
| Product Series | Ternary MAX Phase (211) |
| General Formula | M₂AX |
| Structure Type | 211-Type Layered MAX Phase |
| Product Form | Powder |
| Product Grade | Research Grade |
| Nominal Purity | ≥99% |
| Standard Mesh Sizes | 200, 300, 400, and 500 mesh, depending on the product model |
| Standard Packaging | 1 g, 5 g, 25 g, 50 g, and 250 g, depending on the product model |
| Characterization Data | Batch-specific XRD, SEM, EDS, and particle-size data are available upon request |
| Customization Services | Custom particle sizes, packaging, bulk quantities, and special parameters are available upon request |
| Product Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Layered Crystal Structure | Alternating M–X layers and A-element layers support research on interlayer structures, interfaces, and two-dimensional materials |
| Multiple Elemental Systems | Covers combinations of Ti, V, Cr, Nb, Mo, and Ta with elements such as Al, Ga, Ge, Zn, and Sn |
| Research-Grade Purity | Nominal purity ≥99%, suitable for phase analysis, sintering, composite preparation, etching, and electrochemical experiments |
| Multiple Mesh Sizes | Available in 200–500 mesh to support sintering, dispersion, slurry preparation, coating, and composite applications |
| Flexible Packaging | Packaging options are available for preliminary trials, routine experiments, and larger-scale R&D |
| Customization Available | Special particle sizes, repackaging, bulk supply, and characterization requirements are available upon request |
| Product Model | Structure Type | M Element | A Element | X Element | Nominal Purity | Available Mesh Sizes | Standard Packaging | Recommended Research Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo₂GaC | 211 / M₂AX | Mo | Ga | C | ≥99% | 200, 300, 400, and 500 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | Interlayer structures, interfacial reactions, and two-dimensional derivative materials |
| Ta₂AlC | 211 / M₂AX | Ta | Al | C | ≥99% | 200, 300, 400, and 500 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | High-temperature ceramics, corrosion resistance, and structural-property studies |
| Cr₂AlC | 211 / M₂AX | Cr | Al | C | ≥99% | 200, 300, 400, and 500 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | Oxidation-resistant coatings, friction and wear, and ceramic-composite studies |
| Nb₂AlC | 211 / M₂AX | Nb | Al | C | ≥99% | 200 and 400 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | Energy storage, catalysis, conductive composites, and two-dimensional material precursors |
| V₂AlC | 211 / M₂AX | V | Al | C | ≥99% | 200 and 400 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | Energy storage, electrocatalysis, and MXene precursor studies |
| V₂GeC | 211 / M₂AX | V | Ge | C | ≥99% | 200 and 400 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | A-layer reactions, electronic structure, and interfacial properties |
| V₂GaC | 211 / M₂AX | V | Ga | C | ≥99% | 200 and 400 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | Selective reactions, two-dimensional materials, and electrochemical studies |
| V₂ZnC | 211 / M₂AX | V | Zn | C | ≥99% | 200 and 400 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | Interlayer structures, A-layer chemistry, and two-dimensional materials |
| V₂SnC | 211 / M₂AX | V | Sn | C | ≥99% | 200 and 400 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | Thermal, electrochemical, and composite-material studies |
| Mo₂GeC | 211 / M₂AX | Mo | Ge | C | ≥99% | 200 and 400 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | Electronic structure, catalysis, and high-temperature performance |
| Ti₂AlN | 211 / M₂AX | Ti | Al | N | ≥99% | 200 and 400 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | Nitride MAX phases, high-temperature stability, and functional ceramics |
| Ti₂AlC | 211 / M₂AX | Ti | Al | C | ≥99% | 200 and 400 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | Sintered ceramics, coatings, composites, and interface studies |
| Ti₂SnC | 211 / M₂AX | Ti | Sn | C | ≥99% | 200 and 400 mesh | 1g/5g/50g | Thermal properties, interfaces, composites, and layered structures |
| Application Area | Application Description |
|---|---|
| Fundamental MAX Phase Research | Analysis of crystal structure, phase composition, defects, electronic structure, and interlayer interactions |
| MXene Precursors | Selected models can be used to selectively remove the A layer and prepare two-dimensional derivative materials |
| Electrochemical Energy Storage | Research on lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and composite electrodes |
| Catalysis Research | Research on electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, thermocatalysis, and catalyst supports |
| High-Temperature Structural Materials | Research on high-temperature ceramics, thermal protection, and structural stability |
| Functional Coatings | Research on oxidation-resistant, wear-resistant, and protective coatings for metal or ceramic surfaces |
| Conductive Composites | Can be combined with metals, ceramics, polymers, graphene, and carbon nanomaterials |
| Friction and Lubrication | Research on wear-resistant materials, solid lubrication, and tribological performance |
| Electromagnetic Functional Materials | Research on electromagnetic shielding, microwave-absorbing materials, and conductive networks |
| Interface Engineering | Research on heterostructures, interlayer reactions, surface modification, and composite interfaces |
| Mesh Size | Powder Characteristics | Recommended Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 200 Mesh | Relatively coarse particles with good flowability | Solid-state reactions, sintering, pellet pressing, and composite preparation |
| 300 Mesh | Balances flowability and reaction activity | Routine mixing, preliminary formulations, and material screening |
| 400 Mesh | Finer powder with a relatively larger contact area | Slurries, coatings, dispersion, electrochemistry, and interfacial-reaction studies |
| 500 Mesh | Suitable for finer powder applications | Thin-layer coating, fine dispersion, and experiments requiring higher fineness |
| Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Product Selection | Select the product model according to the target elemental system, experimental temperature, composite matrix, and whether MXene preparation is intended |
| Opening and Sampling | Use clean, dry weighing tools to prevent cross-contamination between different materials |
| Powder Drying | For moisture-sensitive experiments, use low-temperature vacuum drying or drying under an inert atmosphere |
| Dispersion | Select a compatible solvent such as water, ethanol, or isopropanol, and disperse by stirring, ultrasonication, or ball milling as appropriate |
| Material Mixing | Mix uniformly with metals, ceramics, polymers, or other functional materials according to the experimental formulation |
| Forming and Sintering | Pellet pressing, hot pressing, or spark plasma sintering may be used. Temperature, pressure, and atmosphere should be optimized for the selected product model |
| Etching | When used as an MXene precursor, select the etching system according to the A-layer element and begin with a small-scale trial |
| Material Characterization | XRD, SEM, TEM, EDS, XPS, and particle-size analysis are recommended to verify the material condition |
| Experimental Requirement | Recommended Selection |
|---|---|
| Preliminary screening or phase characterization | Choose a 1 g or 5 g trial package |
| Routine composite, coating, or electrochemical experiments | Choose 5 g, 25 g, or 50 g packaging |
| Continuous experiments or larger-scale R&D | Choose 50 g or 250 g packaging |
| Solid-state reactions, pellet pressing, and sintering | Prefer 200 or 300 mesh |
| Slurry preparation, dispersion, and coating | Prefer 400 or 500 mesh |
| High-Temperature Oxidation-Resistance Research | Consider systems such as Cr₂AlC, Ta₂AlC, and Ti₂AlN |
| MXene Precursor Research | Select the corresponding MAX phase for the target two-dimensional material and verify etching feasibility in advance |
| Special A-Layer Element Research | Select products containing Ga, Ge, Zn, or Sn in the A layer |
| Item | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Storage Environment | Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from light |
| Storage After Opening | Reseal promptly after use and avoid prolonged exposure to air |
| Long-Term Storage | Vacuum or inert-gas protection may be used according to experimental requirements |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Wear laboratory gloves, a particulate respirator, and safety goggles during handling |
| Dust Control | Avoid generating airborne dust. Work in a fume hood or an area equipped with appropriate dust-control measures |
| Waste Disposal | Dispose of the material in accordance with laboratory procedures for inorganic powders or chemical-material waste |
| Intended Use | For scientific research and industrial R&D only. Not intended for food, medical, or human-use applications |
Research-grade powders ' 200–500 mesh options ' 1 g, 5 g, and 50 g packages
| Product Model | Mesh Size | 1 g (USD) | 5 g (USD) | 50 g (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo₂GaC | 200 Mesh | $50 | $225 | $1,913 |
| 300 Mesh | $52 | $233 | $1,976 | |
| 400 Mesh | $53 | $240 | $2,040 | |
| 500 Mesh | $55 | $248 | $2,104 | |
| Ta₂AlC | 200 Mesh | $10 | $45 | $383 |
| 300 Mesh | $11 | $48 | $408 | |
| 400 Mesh | $11 | $51 | $434 | |
| 500 Mesh | $12 | $54 | $459 | |
| Cr₂AlC | 200 Mesh | $10 | $45 | $383 |
| 300 Mesh | $11 | $48 | $408 | |
| 400 Mesh | $11 | $51 | $434 | |
| 500 Mesh | $12 | $54 | $459 | |
| Nb₂AlC | 200 Mesh | $24 | $108 | $453 |
| 400 Mesh | $27 | $123 | $495 | |
| V₂AlC | 200 Mesh | $24 | $108 | $453 |
| 400 Mesh | $27 | $123 | $495 | |
| V₂GeC | 200 Mesh | $53 | $238 | $1,083 |
| 400 Mesh | $58 | $261 | $1,188 | |
| V₂GaC | 200 Mesh | $53 | $238 | $1,083 |
| 400 Mesh | $58 | $261 | $1,188 | |
| V₂ZnC | 200 Mesh | $39 | $174 | $776 |
| 400 Mesh | $44 | $200 | $888 | |
| V₂SnC | 200 Mesh | $39 | $174 | $776 |
| 400 Mesh | $44 | $200 | $888 | |
| Mo₂GeC | 200 Mesh | $63 | $285 | $1,396 |
| 400 Mesh | $65 | $292 | $1,531 | |
| Ti₂AlN | 200 Mesh | $22 | $100 | $411 |
| 400 Mesh | $25 | $113 | $453 | |
| Ti₂AlC | 200 Mesh | $11 | $49 | $412 |
| 400 Mesh | $14 | $64 | $544 | |
| Ti₂SnC | 200 Mesh | $24 | $108 | $411 |
| 400 Mesh | $25 | $113 | $453 |
Partial references citing our materials (from Google Scholar)
Carbon Dioxide Reduction
1. ACS Nano Strain Relaxation in Metal Alloy Catalysts Steers the Product Selectivity of Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction
The bipolar membrane (Fumasep FBM) in this paper was purchased from SCI Materials Hub, which was used in rechargeable Zn-CO2 battery tests. The authors reported a strain relaxation strategy to determine lattice strains in bimetal MNi alloys (M = Pd, Ag, and Au) and realized an outstanding CO2-to-CO Faradaic efficiency of 96.6% with outstanding activity and durability toward a Zn-CO2 battery.
2. Front. Chem. Boosting Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction on Atomically Dispersed Nickel Catalyst
In this paper, Vulcan XC-72R was purchased from SCI Materials Hub. Vulcan XC 72R carbon is the most common catalyst support used in the anode and cathode electrodes of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC), Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC), Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFC), Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC), Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFC), and many more!
3. Adv. Mater. Partially Nitrided Ni Nanoclusters Achieve Energy-Efficient Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO at Ultralow Overpotential
An AEM membrane (Sustainion X37-50 Grade RT, purchased from SCI Materials Hub) was activated in 1 M KOH for 24 h, washed with ultra-purity water prior to use.
4. Adv. Funct. Mater. Nanoconfined Molecular Catalysts in Integrated Gas Diffusion Electrodes for High-Current-Density CO2 Electroreduction
In this paper (Supporting Information), an anion exchanged membrane (Fumasep FAB-PK-130 obtained from SCI Materials Hub (www.scimaterials.cn)) was used to separate the catholyte and anolyte chambers.
SCI Materials Hub: we also recommend our Fumasep FAB-PK-75 for the use in a flow cell.
5. Appl. Catal. B Efficient utilization of nickel single atoms for CO2 electroreduction by constructing 3D interconnected nitrogen-doped carbon tube network
In this paper, the Nafion 117 membrane was obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
In this paper, Proton exchange membrane (Nafion 117), Nafion D520, and Toray 060 carbon paper were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
7. National Science Review Confinement of ionomer for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction via efficient mass transfer pathways
An anion exchange membrane (PiperION-A15-HCO3) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
8. Catalysis Communications Facilitating CO2 electroreduction to C2H4 through facile regulating {100} & {111} grain boundary of Cu2O
Carbon paper (TGPH060), membrane solution (Nafion D520), and ionic membrane (Nafion N117) were obtained from Wuhu Eryi Material Technology Co., Ltd (a company under SCI Materials Hub).
Batteries
1. J. Mater. Chem. A Blocking polysulfides with a Janus Fe3C/N-CNF@RGO electrode via physiochemical confinement and catalytic conversion for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries
Graphene oxide (GO) in this paper was obtained from SCI Materials Hub. The authors introduced a Janus Fe3C/N-CNF@RGO electrode consisting of 1D Fe3C decorated N-doped carbon nanofibers (Fe3C/N-CNFs) side and 2D reduced graphene oxide (RGO) side as the free-standing carrier of Li2S6 catholyte to improve the overall electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries.
This paper used more than 10 kinds of materials from SCI Materials Hub and the authors gave detailed properity comparsion.
The commercial IEMs of Fumasep FAB-PK-130 and Nafion N117 were obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
Gas diffusion layers of GDL340 (CeTech) and SGL39BC (Sigracet) and Nafion dispersion (Nafion D520) were obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
Zn foil (100 mm thickness) and Zn powder were obtained from the SCI Materials Hub.
Commercial 20% Pt/C, 40% Pt/C and IrO2 catalysts were also obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
3. Journal of Energy Chemistry Vanadium oxide nanospheres encapsulated in N-doped carbon nanofibers with morphology and defect dual-engineering toward advanced aqueous zinc-ion batteries
In this paper, carbon cloth (W0S1011) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub. The flexible carbon cloth matrix guaranteed the stabilization of the electrode and improved the conductivity of the cathode.
4. Energy Storage Materials Defect-abundant commercializable 3D carbon papers for fabricating composite Li anode with high loading and long life
The 3D carbon paper (TGPH060 raw paper) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
5. Nanomaterials A Stable Rechargeable Aqueous Zn–Air Battery Enabled by Heterogeneous MoS2 Cathode Catalysts
Nafion D520 (5 wt%), and carbon paper (GDL340) were received from SCI-Materials-Hub.
Carbon cloth (W0S1011) and other electrochemical consumables required for air cathode were provided by SCI Materials Hub.
Oxygen Reduction Reaction
1. J. Chem. Eng. Superior Efficiency Hydrogen Peroxide Production in Acidic Media through Epoxy Group Adjacent to Co-O/C Active Centers on Carbon Black
In this paper, Vulcan XC 72 carbon black, ion membrane (Nafion N115, 127 μL), Nafion solution (D520, 5 wt%), and carbon paper (AvCarb GDS 2230 and Spectracarb 2050A-1050) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
2. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science Gaining insight into the impact of electronic property and interface electrostatic field on ORR kinetics in alloy engineering via theoretical prognostication and experimental validation
The 20 wt% Pt3M (M = Cr, Co, Cu, Pd, Sn, and Ir) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub. This work places emphasis on the kinetics of the ORR concerning Pt3M (M = Cr, Co, Cu, Pd, Sn, and Ir) catalysts, and integrates theoretical prognostication and experimental validation to illuminate the fundamental principles of alloy engineering.
Water Electrolysis
1. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Gold as an efficient hydrogen isotope separation catalyst in proton exchange membrane water electrolysis
The cathodic catalysts of Pt/C (20 wt%, 2–3 nm) and Au/C (20 wt%, 4–5 nm) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
2. Small Science Silver Compositing Boosts Water Electrolysis Activity and Durability of RuO2 in a Proton-Exchange-Membrane Water Electrolyzer
Two fiber felts (0.35 mm thickness, SCI Materials Hub) were used as the porous transport layers at both the cathode and the anode.
3. Advanced Functional Materials Hierarchical Crystalline/Amorphous Heterostructure MoNi/NiMoOx for Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution with Industry-Level Activity and Stability
Anion-exchange membrane (FAA-3-PK-130) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub website.
Fuel Cells
1. Polymer Sub-two-micron ultrathin proton exchange membrane with reinforced mechanical strength
Gas diffusion electrode (60% Pt/C, Carbon paper) was purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
Characterization
1. Chemical Engineering Journal Electrochemical reconstitution of Prussian blue analogue for coupling furfural electro-oxidation with photo-assisted hydrogen evolution reaction
An Au nanoparticle film was deposited on the total reflecting plane of a single reflection ATR crystal (SCI Materials Hub, Wuhu, China) via sputter coater.
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