VFe
metal· VFe
VFe is a vanadium-iron intermetallic compound or alloy belonging to the transition metal family, combining the high strength and corrosion resistance of vanadium with iron's abundance and cost-effectiveness. The material exhibits significant stiffness and moderate density, positioning it for high-strength structural applications in aerospace, automotive, and industrial equipment where weight and rigidity are competing design drivers. Its potential lies in specialized high-performance sectors, though limited commercial proliferation suggests it may remain a research or niche-application material compared to established steel and titanium alloys.
aerospace structural componentshigh-strength fastenersautomotive suspension systemsindustrial toolingresearch/advanced metallurgy
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 28,446.3 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 28,446.3 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 30,395.6 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.2004 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.3595 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.3800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 8,822.9 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 8,822.9 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 7,916.2 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2707 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.7590 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -10.29 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01410 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1506 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
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.