V2SiN
metal· V2SiN
V2SiN is a vanadium silicon nitride ceramic compound belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides and silicides, which are valued for their exceptional hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics or carbides reach their performance limits. V2SiN is notable within the refractory nitride family for its potential to combine the hardness of nitride ceramics with the oxidation resistance and toughness improvements offered by silicon incorporation, making it attractive for extreme-environment and materials-science applications.
wear-resistant coatingscutting tool insertshigh-temperature structural applicationsrefractory ceramics researchthermal barrier systemsabrasive applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 209.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 102.0 | GPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 263.0 | GPa | — |
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