VFe₂Sn is an intermetallic compound combining vanadium, iron, and tin in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the class of metal-based intermetallics that exhibit intermediate properties between pure metals and ceramics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-strength, temperature-resistant structural components where conventional alloys reach their performance limits. The vanadium-iron-tin system is explored for advanced aerospace, energy conversion, and wear-resistant applications where the intermetallic phase offers superior hardness and stiffness compared to conventional steels, though manufacturing and joining challenges currently limit wider adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,378.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,688.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3165 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.9180 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1059 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.03830 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.00365 | eV/atom | — |