VNi2

metal
· VNi2

VNi₂ is an intermetallic compound combining vanadium and nickel, belonging to the transition metal intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than widespread commercial use, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and wear-resistant coatings where the combination of refractory metal (vanadium) and binding metal (nickel) offers enhanced stiffness and density. Engineers would consider VNi₂ in specialized aerospace, automotive, or tooling contexts where conventional alloys reach performance limits, though practical adoption depends on cost, manufacturability, and reproducibility relative to established alternatives like titanium aluminides or nickel-based superalloys.

high-temperature structural applicationswear-resistant coatingsintermetallic research and developmentaerospace and defense materialsrefractory compound systems

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
30,475.8
ksi—
↳
30,652.3
ksi—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3200
-—
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
12,422.2
ksi—
↳
13,780
ksi—
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Density(ρ)
0.2942
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.000
eV—
↳
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.2578
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.