VAg is a vanadium-silver alloy combining the strength and corrosion resistance of vanadium with silver's excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, used where the unique combination of mechanical robustness, electrical properties, and corrosion resistance justifies the cost of precious metal incorporation. Engineers select VAg for applications requiring both electrical performance and chemical durability in demanding environments, particularly in aerospace, electronics, and specialized chemical processing where standard copper or aluminum alloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,039.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,673.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3012 | 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) | 0.6607 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6607 | eV/atom | — |