V3B4

metal
· V3B4

V3B4 is a vanadium boride ceramic compound that belongs to the transition metal boride family, known for exceptional hardness and high-temperature stability. This material is primarily investigated in research and advanced manufacturing contexts for applications requiring extreme wear resistance and thermal performance, particularly where conventional carbides or nitrides reach their limits. V3B4 is notably harder and more refractory than many commercial borides, making it a candidate material for cutting tool development and high-performance composite reinforcement, though industrial adoption remains limited and material availability is specialized.

cutting tool insertswear-resistant coatingscomposite reinforcementhigh-temperature ceramicsresearch and development

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
278.2
GPa
Shear Modulus(G)
232.2
GPa
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Density(ρ)
5.411
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.7796
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.