Abstract: Chrome aluminum carbon(Cr₂AlC), because its unique crystal structure, has the combination properties of ceramic and metal, with wide application prospect, is one of the current hot research topics in the field of new materials.This paper mainly introduces the crystal structure of Cr₂AlC, and the research results of all aspects properties, including mechanical, thermal, electrical and antioxidant, for expounding the application prospect, the current research status and the problems need to be solved.Developing new technologies, improving the synthesis of Cr₂AlC purity, simplifying operation, reducing cost anf advancing mass industrialized production will be the primary research directions in the future.