V2VSi

V2VSi is a vanadium silicide intermetallic compound belonging to the refractory metal silicide family, characterized by a layered crystal structure that combines vanadium and silicon atoms. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications, particularly where oxidation resistance and thermal stability are critical; it represents an alternative approach to conventional nickel-based superalloys and refractory metals for extreme-temperature service. Industrial adoption remains limited, but vanadium silicides show promise in aerospace propulsion systems, concentrated solar power receivers, and nuclear reactor components where conventional materials reach their thermal or oxidation limits.