The processing and characterization of laminates based on Ti2AlC MAX phase, as matrix, triaxial alumina braids, reinforcing are presented. powders with a mean particle size below 1 µm synthesized, while commercial 3M Nextel 610 fibers braided in three-stage process consisting spooling, braiding an angle 0° ±60° the separation to single-layer fabric. processed by layer-by-layer stacking, where 3...

The electronic structure of the MAX-phase Ti2AlC was investigated by soft x-ray emission spectroscopy. This nanolaminated carbide compound represents a class of layered materials with a combination of properties from both metals and ceramics. The bulk-sensitive soft x-ray emission technique is shown to be particularly useful for detecting detailed electronic structure information about internal...