Ferro-vanadium is an alloy of iron and vanadium used mainly as a hardening agent in the production of steel and other alloys. It is widely used in the construction, automotive, engineering and aerospace industries.
Ferro-vanadium is an alloy whose composition varies between 35-85% vanadium and 15-65% iron. The most common grade of ferro-vanadium consists of 80% vanadium and 20% iron.
The properties of ferro-vanadium depend on the vanadium content and degree of refining. The alloy has high strength, hardness and resistance to wear, corrosion and heat. It also has good ductility, weldability and machinability.
The main use of ferro-vanadium is in steel production. It is added to steel in small amounts to increase its strength, toughness, corrosion and wear resistance.
Ferro-vanadium is particularly useful in the production of high-strength steels, such as those used in the construction and automotive industries.
Vanadium steel is also used to produce cutting tools, gears, springs and other high-performance components.