First principles study of M2InC (M = Zr, Hf and Ta) MAX phases: The effect of M atomic species

F. Sultana, M. M. Uddin, M. A. Ali +3

We have studied the physical properties of M2InC (M = Zr, Hf and Ta) MAX phases ternary carbides using density functional theory (DFT) methodology. The structural, elastic and elec…