VCoSi
metal· VCoSi
VCoSi is a ternary intermetallic compound combining vanadium, cobalt, and silicon, belonging to the transition metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than an established commercial alloy, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and wear-resistant coatings where the combination of metallic and ceramic-like properties offers advantages over conventional single-phase materials. Engineers would consider VCoSi in specialized contexts where its intermetallic structure provides superior hardness, thermal stability, or oxidation resistance compared to conventional steel or nickel-based superalloys.
High-temperature coatingsWear-resistant materials researchIntermetallic compounds developmentAerospace experimental applicationsHardening additives for alloys
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 209.4 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 209.4 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 209.3 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.3390 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.2730 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 112.0 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 112.0 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 110.2 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.426 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2234 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3152 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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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.