VCd is a vanadium–cadmium intermetallic or alloy compound belonging to the transition metal family. While not widely commercialized as a primary engineering material, compounds in this system are studied for their potential in high-strength, corrosion-resistant applications and as research materials for understanding intermetallic behavior. Engineers would consider VCd primarily in specialized contexts such as battery electrodes, catalytic applications, or advanced coating systems where the combined properties of vanadium and cadmium offer advantages over single-element alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,312.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,967.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2901 | 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) | 0.5892 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5842 | eV/atom | — |