7. Glossary

MAX phase; MAX phase

Ceramic. Stoichiometric ternary compound of the nitride and carbide family. Their general formula is M _n+1 AX _n (n = 1,2,3), M a transition metal, A an element from groups 12 to 16, X either carbon or nitrogen.

Plasticity

Characteristic of a material capable of deforming irreversibly under the action of mechanical stress and maintaining the deformation after discharge. Plastic deformation takes place between the material's elastic limit and breaking point.

Résistance en compression, tension ou flexion; Compressive, tensile or flexural strength

The maximum stress that can be applied to a material before it yields under compression, tension or bending, respectively....