Vanadium Silicide (VSi₂) is a high-performance intermetallic compound composed of vanadium and silicon. It is known for its exceptional thermal stability, electrical conductivity, and oxidation resistance, making it ideal for high-temperature coatings, semiconductor applications, and advanced ceramic materials. With a melting point of approximately 1,677°C, VSi₂ is widely used in aerospace, electronics, and refractory industries.
Product Overview
Vanadium silicide is a metal silicide formed from vanadium and silicon, typically used to produce high-performance vanadium silicide alloy targets. As a transition metal, vanadium itself has excellent hardness, ductility, and oxidation resistance. The alloy combines the properties of vanadium with the chemical stability of silicon, resulting in a material with unique structure and strength.
Product Features
- High Hardness and Wear Resistance: Offers outstanding mechanical properties, making it suitable for high-strength applications.
- Oxidation Resistance: Vanadium’s oxidation-passivation properties give the material strong corrosion resistance in high-temperature environments.
- Chemical Stability: Vanadium silicide exhibits excellent chemical stability, particularly in extreme environments.
- Unique Structure: The alloy’s structural characteristics are similar to borides, providing good strength and stability.
Applications
- Vanadium Silicide Alloy Targets: Used for producing high-performance targets, widely applied in electronics, optoelectronics, and material processing industries.
- Metallurgical Industry: Used in the manufacture of high-temperature alloys and refractory materials.
- Surface Treatment: Suitable for specialized surface coatings and hardening treatments to enhance the durability of metal materials.
- Electronics Industry: Vanadium silicide targets are widely used in semiconductor, thin-film technology, and optoelectronic applications.
Technical Parameters | Values |
Brand | VSi₂ |
Chemical Composition % | V: 46.1, C: 0.01, P: 0.02, Fe: 0.15, S: 0.01, Si: Balance |
Size | -250 mesh, 325 mesh, -400 mesh |