V2C

metal
· V2C

V2C is a vanadium carbide ceramic material belonging to the transition metal carbide family, known for its extreme hardness and high melting point. It is primarily used in cutting tool applications, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural components where conventional steels and superalloys reach their limits. Engineers select V2C for applications demanding exceptional hardness and thermal stability, particularly in machining operations and abrasive environments where tool life and performance under thermal stress are critical.

cutting tools and insertswear-resistant coatingshigh-temperature applicationsabrasive machining operationsceramic compositeshard facing and cladding

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries
244.1
GPa
244.1
GPa
218.6
GPa
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.1842
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries
0.2935
-
0.3800
-
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries
116.9
GPa
116.9
GPa
100.3
GPa
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Density(ρ)
5.439
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
1.292
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-23.60
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.2973
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.1994
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.