VCoP is a vanadium-cobalt-phosphorus intermetallic or alloy compound, combining transition metals with phosphorus to create a material with enhanced hardness and stiffness characteristics. This material family is primarily of research and developmental interest, with applications being explored in wear-resistant coatings, cutting tool materials, and structural applications where high modulus and hardness are critical. The vanadium-cobalt combination offers potential advantages in high-temperature stability and corrosion resistance compared to conventional tool steels or cobalt-based superalloys, though broader industrial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 229.9 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 116.8 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.751 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.00590 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7905 | eV/atom | — |