Description

Vanadium is a versatile transition metal element prized for its exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and catalytic properties. It is a critical alloying agent, significantly enhancing the performance of steel and titanium for demanding industrial applications. This high-purity material is essential for manufacturers in the aerospace, chemical catalyst, and specialty alloy sectors seeking to improve product durability and efficiency.

Application

• High-Strength Steel Alloys: A key component in micro-alloyed steels for construction, tools, and automotive parts, improving tensile strength and wear resistance.
• Aerospace & Defense: Used in titanium-aluminum-vanadium alloys (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V) for airframes, jet engines, and other critical components requiring high strength-to-weight ratios.
• Chemical Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst and catalyst support in the production of sulfuric acid, maleic anhydride, and in selective oxidation reactions.
• Energy Storage: A vital material in vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) for large-scale grid energy storage due to its multiple oxidation states.
• Superconducting Magnets: Used in vanadium-gallium (V3Ga) tapes for high-field superconducting magnets in MRI machines and research.
• Pigments & Ceramics: Employed in the formulation of vanadium-based pigments for ceramics and glass, and in specialty ceramics.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Vanadium
CAS No.	20176-44-7
Molecular Formula	V
Molecular Weight	50.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Vanadium element; Vanadium metal; Vanadium powder; Vanadium flake; Vanadium ingot; Vanadium foil; Vanadium rod; Vanadium-50
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our vanadium is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as metallic purity and trace element content. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting standards of the metallurgical and advanced materials industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silver-gray to white powder, flake, or solid
Assay (Vanadium metal basis)	≥ 99.5% (99.9% typical)
Particle Size (for powder grades)	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	Fe, Cr, Ni, Al, Si, etc. per grade requirements
Oxygen Content	< 0.5%
Nitrogen Content	< 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.