VCu3 is a vanadium-copper intermetallic compound that combines the hardness and refractory properties of vanadium with copper's thermal and electrical conductivity. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, used in applications requiring high-temperature strength, wear resistance, or functional properties that leverage the electron structure of intermetallic phases. Engineers consider VCu3 for niche thermal management, wear-resistant coatings, or advanced composite reinforcement where conventional alloys prove insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.834 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.034 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2413 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2413 | eV/atom | — |