VCo₃ is an intermetallic compound composed of vanadium and cobalt, belonging to the family of transition metal intermetallics. This material exhibits high stiffness and density, making it of interest in research contexts for applications requiring exceptional mechanical strength at elevated temperatures and resistance to wear. While not yet widely commercialized, VCo₃ and related vanadium-cobalt compounds are investigated for potential use in aerospace, catalytic, and high-performance structural applications where conventional alloys reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 253.1 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 153.1 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.754 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00940 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.2033 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | -0.06740 | eV/atom | Measured |
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