1. High vanadium content-around 80%
The core property of FeV80 is its very high vanadium concentration, typically controlled within a narrow band to ensure predictable performance.
This high density means each kilogram delivers far more alloying value than FeV40, FeV50, or FeV60.
Key advantages of the high V content:
fewer additions required per heat,
tighter control over final vanadium levels,
reduced dosing variability,
stronger efficiency in high-performance steels.
For mills needing strong and repeatable vanadium effects, FeV80 is the highest-value FeV grade.
2. Excellent vanadium recovery and predictable alloying
FeV80 is known for its consistent and high vanadium recovery, especially in electric arc furnaces and ladle metallurgy.
Benefits include:
quick dissolution,
stable behavior across different slag systems,
minimal vanadium loss,
predictable strengthening results even under strict metallurgical conditions.
This recovery performance is one of the reasons FeV80 carries a premium over lower grades.
3. Strong strengthening and grain-refining effects
Due to its high V content, FeV80 provides superior improvement in:
yield strength,
toughness,
grain size refinement,
precipitation hardening.
These effects are crucial in:
HSLA steels,
microalloyed automotive steels,
pipeline grades,
high-strength construction steels.
Vanadium carbide and vanadium nitride formation is more pronounced with FeV80, leading to more stable mechanical properties.
4. Controlled impurities for high-spec steelmaking
Producers of FeV80 typically maintain low impurity levels in order to meet the requirements of premium steel grades.
Important impurity parameters include:
Carbon (C)
Sulfur (S)
Phosphorus (P)
Aluminum (Al)
Silicon (Si)
Lower impurity levels contribute to:
cleaner steel,
reduced inclusion issues,
improved toughness,
better microstructural uniformity.
This controlled chemistry is essential for mills with strict quality targets.
5. Efficient dosing and stable melting behavior
FeV80 melts and dissolves efficiently, even in short metallurgical windows.
Because each kilogram contains more vanadium:
less material needs to be charged,
dosing becomes more precise,
the margin for error in vanadium addition is smaller,
transport and storage are more efficient on a vanadium-per-ton basis.
Its melting behavior is especially valuable in high-speed production lines.
6. Premium cost structure-but justified by performance
From a procurement perspective, FeV80 is the highest-cost FeV grade, but also the most performance-efficient.
Its properties reduce:
dosing frequency,
vanadium loss,
variability in steel chemistry.
In high-spec steels, these savings often outweigh the higher price per ton.
About Our Products
If your production requires tight chemistry control, stable vanadium recovery, and high-strength performance, FeV80 is usually the most reliable choice.
We supply FeV40, FeV50, FeV60, and FeV80 with controlled chemistry, consistent sizing, and flexible shipment schedules.
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