Highly Pure Titanium-Based Max Phase and Process for Preparation thereof

Import substitution of Ti₃AlC₂ MAX phase of 98-99% purity

Development of a high-purity Ti3AlC2 MAX phase and its corresponding Ti3C2 MXene for promising uses as a specialty chemical in various sectors, including energy generation and storage. 

Salient Technical Features:

• An indigenous process has been developed for producing high-quality Ti-based Ti₃AlC₂ MAX powder via the pressureless sintering method.
• Produces high purity of 98-99%.
• Processing conditions have been optimized thoroughly to make the process simple.
• Different Ti, Al, and C raw material sources have been investigated to make the process affordable and control the purity.
• The process majorly involves milling and sintering under an inert atmosphere.
• The process is scalable and economical.

• Process developed for the production of Ti₃AlC₂ MAX phase.
• High purity of 98-99%.
• Cost-effective than imported Ti₃AlC₂.
• Produces good quality Ti₃C₂
• It can be used for various energy applications.