Niobium Carbide Nb2C

Niobium Carbide Nb2C is a novel type of 2D material known as a MXene, a compound composed of layered nitrides, carbides, or carbonitrides of transition metals. MXenes are synthesized via exfoliation or etching from a bulk three dimensional precursor MAX phase compoun with the general formula M_n+1AX_n, where M is a transition metal, A is an element such as aluminum or silicon, and X is either carbon or nitrogen, with n=1, 2, or 3. Selectively removing the A layer from the MAX phase material results in two dimensional layers of the MXene which can be separated by other ions (known as intercalation). MXenes are notable for their properties that combine aspects of both metals and ceramics including excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, heat resistance, easy machinability, and excellent volumetric capacitance. American Elements manufactures a comprehensive catalog of ultra high purity (≥99.999%) MAX phase and MXene materials. Please request a quote above to receive pricing information based on your specifications.