1. Medium-to-high strength steels
FeV60 is widely used in structural steels, reinforcing steels, and medium-strength alloy grades.
It offers:
a higher vanadium concentration than FeV50,
more predictable alloying behavior,
good strengthening efficiency.
For mills upgrading from FeV50 but not requiring the precision of FeV80, FeV60 often becomes the natural step up.
2. HSLA steels with moderate specification demands
For High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) steels where toughness and grain refinement matter but recovery precision does not need to be ultra-tight, FeV60 performs well.
It helps develop:
better yield strength,
improved weldability,
refined grain size during rolling.
FeV60 provides a strong metallurgical effect without the higher cost of FeV80.
3. Construction steel with higher performance targets
Compared with FeV40 or FeV50, FeV60 is chosen when a mill needs:
more consistent vanadium input,
higher strengthening efficiency,
fewer additions per heat.
This makes FeV60 efficient for high-grade rebar, beams, and profiles used in demanding structural applications.
4. Alloy steels and casting applications
FeV60 also fits alloy steels and foundry applications requiring:
moderate wear resistance,
controlled hardness,
stable microstructure.
Because it contains more vanadium per unit, FeV60 allows improved alloying without major dosing adjustments.
5. Why choose FeV60 instead of FeV50 or FeV80?
Compared to FeV50:
FeV60 offers:
higher vanadium density,
stronger and more predictable strengthening,
reduced variability in vanadium recovery.
It is a cost-performance upgrade when a mill finds FeV50 insufficient for steel specifications.
Compared to FeV80:
FeV60 provides:
a significantly lower cost per ton,
easier sourcing in many markets,
adequate performance for most mid-range steels.
Unless a steel grade requires tight vanadium control or ultra-high strength, FeV60 usually offers a better cost-performance balance than FeV80.
6. When does FeV60 make the most sense?
FeV60 is ideal when a customer wants:
more vanadium than FeV50 provides,
lower cost than FeV80,
stable recovery and predictable alloying behavior,
a single grade that fits both construction and alloy steel lines.
Its versatility is one of the main reasons FeV60 remains in steady demand across different regions.
About Our Products
If you're evaluating ferrovanadium grades for upcoming production, FeV60 is a strong middle-tier choice-higher performance than FeV50, more economical than FeV80, and well-suited for a wide range of steel applications.
We supply FeV40 / FeV50 / FeV60 / FeV80 with consistent chemistry, low impurities, and flexible shipment windows.
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