CrVSi is a ternary iron-based alloy containing chromium, vanadium, and silicon as primary alloying elements, designed to achieve a combination of hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability. This material family is primarily used in cutting tools, die-casting dies, and wear-resistant applications where the vanadium and chromium provide enhanced hardening and corrosion resistance, while silicon contributes to thermal fatigue resistance. The specific composition makes it notable for applications requiring extended tool life in high-temperature or abrasive environments, positioning it as an alternative to standard tool steels where vanadium carbides and chromium hardness are beneficial.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.5936 | μB | — | ||
Saturation Magnetization(μB,sat) | 125.4 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2610 | eV/atom | — |