V4Ru is a vanadium-ruthenium alloy combining a refractory metal (vanadium) with a precious transition metal (ruthenium). This material family is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, developed for applications requiring exceptional corrosion resistance, high-temperature stability, and catalytic properties that neither base metal alone can achieve. The alloy appears in niche sectors including chemical processing catalysis, specialized corrosion-resistant coatings, and high-performance aerospace or energy applications where ruthenium's noble character and vanadium's strength are both leveraged.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2726 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1184 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1056 | eV/atom | — |