VPt8

metal
· JVASP-150320· VPt8

VPt8 is a vanadium-platinum alloy belonging to the refractory metal family, combining vanadium's strength and corrosion resistance with platinum's chemical stability and high-temperature performance. This material is primarily used in demanding aerospace, chemical processing, and high-temperature catalytic applications where exceptional resistance to oxidation, corrosion, and thermal cycling is critical. Engineers select VPt8 over single-element platinum or vanadium-only systems when cost-efficiency must be balanced against superior creep resistance and chemical inertness at elevated temperatures.

high-temperature catalysisaerospace engine componentschemical processing equipmentcorrosion-resistant valvesthermocouples and sensorsrefractory applications

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
0.6973
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.2840
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.
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