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The MAX phases are layered, hexagonal carbides and nitrides which have the general formula: Mₙ₊₁AXₙ, (MAX) where n = 1 to 3, and M is an early transition metal, A is an A-group (mostly IIIA and IVA, or groups 13 and 14) element and X is either carbon and/or nitrogen. The layered structure consists of edge-sharing, distorted XM₆ octahedra interleaved by single planar layers of the A-group element.