VSb2 is a transition metal antimonide compound belonging to the family of refractory metal pnictides, characterized by a hexagonal crystal structure and high hardness. This material has been the subject of materials research for potential applications in high-temperature and wear-resistant environments, though it remains primarily in the research and development phase rather than widespread industrial production. Its combination of metallic bonding with ceramic-like hardness characteristics makes it of interest for specialized engineering applications where conventional alloys reach their performance limits.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 14,268.1 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 14,268.1 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 14,202.1 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 1.563 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.2933 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 6,839.4 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 6,839.4 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 7,433.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2858 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -18.66 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05260 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01904 | eV/atom | — |