Description

Vanadium is a strategic transition metal element prized for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and catalytic properties. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to form high-strength, corrosion-resistant alloys, most notably for the steel industry. This material is essential for manufacturers in the aerospace, chemical processing, and energy sectors seeking to enhance material performance and durability.

Application

• High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) Steel Production: A key alloying agent to improve strength, toughness, and wear resistance.
• Aerospace & Defense Alloys: Used in titanium alloys (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V) for airframes and jet engines.
• Chemical Process Catalysts: Employed in the production of sulfuric acid and in the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitrogen oxides.
• Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFB): A critical component for large-scale energy storage solutions.
• Tool Steels and Cutting Tools: Enhances hardness and maintains a sharp cutting edge at high temperatures.
• Superconducting Magnets: Used in compounds like Vanadium Gallium (V3Ga).

Basic Information

Product Name	Vanadium
CAS No.	7440-62-2
Molecular Formula	V
Molecular Weight	50.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Vanadium Metal; Vanadium Element; Vanadium Powder; Vanadium Lumps; Vanadium Ingot; Vanadium Chips; Vanadium Wire; Vanadium Foil
EINECS	231-171-1

Quality Control

Our vanadium is produced and handled under strict 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. Specifications can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. For fine powder forms, store under an inert atmosphere such as argon to minimize oxidation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silver-gray to white metallic solid (form dependent)
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Metallic V)	≥ 99.5% (99.7%, 99.9% grades available)
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.05%
Silicon (Si)	≤ 0.02%
Aluminum (Al)	≤ 0.01%
Oxygen (O)	≤ 0.15% (powder)
Nitrogen (N)	≤ 0.02%
Carbon (C)	≤ 0.03%
Particle Size (Powder)	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)

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