Salts & Minerals
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Ferrovanadium
CAS Number
12604-58-9
EC Number
603-118-6
What is Ferrovanadium?
Ferrovanadium (CAS 12604-58-9), also referenced in procurement as Ferro V, is a master alloy of iron and vanadium used primarily to introduce vanadium into steel and other ferrous alloys during the melting process.
Where is Ferrovanadium used?
- HSLA steel: refines grain structure and increases yield strength
- Structural steel, pipelines and reinforcing bar: standard additive
- Tool and high-speed steel: boosts hardness and wear resistance in cutting tools, dies and drill bits
- Aerospace and defense: contributes to titanium alloy formulations where vanadium stabilizes the beta phase
- Specialty chemical processing: catalyst precursor
- It also serves as a performance additive in metalworking contexts.
Commercial specifications
- Vanadium content typically 40% to 80% V by weight
- Standard commercial grades: FeV40, FeV50, FeV60, FeV80
- Buyers can source against ASTM, EN, or customer-specific compositional specifications
Other Names (Synonyms)
iron;vanadium|Ferrovanadium dust|Ferro V|Iron--vanadium (1/1)|PNXOJQQRXBVKEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N|Vanadium alloy, base, V,C,Fe (Ferrovanadium)|Iron alloy, nonbase, V,C,Fe (Ferrovanadium)|Carbon alloy, nonbase, V,C,Fe (Ferrovanadium)
What are the physical properties of Ferrovanadium?
Melting Point 1400-1500 °C
Appearance Ferrovanadium, a noncombustible solid; the dust may be an explosion hazard. It consists of dark, odorless solid particles (particulate): dispersed in air. An alloy having the composition of 50% 80% vanadium with iron, carbon, and trace silicon, manganese, chro mium, nickel, etc.
Form Gray to black dust