VRu
metal· VRu
VRu is a vanadium-ruthenium transition metal alloy combining two refractory metals known for high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications requiring exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and chemical durability—particularly in aerospace, catalysis, and extreme-environment engineering where traditional alloys reach their performance limits. Engineers would consider VRu where standard superalloys cannot provide the necessary combination of stiffness, density characteristics, and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures.
high-temperature structural applicationsaerospace componentscatalytic systemscorrosion-resistant coatingsrefractory alloy researchextreme-environment engineering
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 252.4 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 252.4 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 251.2 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.4352 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.3633 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.3700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 75.94 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 75.94 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 74.76 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.296 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00100 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00640 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2186 | 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.