VCl2

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· VCl2

VCl₂ is a vanadium dichloride compound belonging to the transition metal halide family, with potential applications in materials research and advanced functional materials. While not widely established in conventional engineering practice, vanadium halides are investigated for applications in energy storage, catalysis, and layered material synthesis, with particular interest in their electronic and chemical properties. The compound's relatively low exfoliation energy suggests potential for producing two-dimensional or layered structures, making it relevant for emerging technologies in nanomaterials and alternative energy systems.

Research and developmentEnergy storage systemsCatalytic applicationsLayered nanomaterialsTransition metal chemistry

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
3,209.7
ksi
Exfoliation Energy(Eexf)
71.73
meV/atom
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2500
-
Shear Modulus(G)
1,911.6
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.1132
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
1.260
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries
5.180
-
73.19
-
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
3.000
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
0.000
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-387.6
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
-1.594
eV/atom
-1.204
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.
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