Ferro Vanadium for Steel Industry Applications
Ferro vanadium plays a strategic role in the steel industry when fast dissolution and high purity are required, especially for producing heat-resistant alloys. These alloys must retain strength and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures, such as those encountered in power generation, petrochemical reactors, and furnace hardware.
Ferro vanadium's rapid integration into molten metal streams enables tight control of vanadium levels, while its high purity prevents contamination that could degrade high-temperature performance. Vanadium's affinity for carbon leads to the formation of thermally stable vanadium carbides, which resist coarsening even above 900°C. This characteristic significantly improves creep resistance and maintains hardness in service.
Fast dissolution ensures homogeneous distribution of these carbides throughout the alloy matrix, eliminating weak zones prone to early failure. High-purity ferro vanadium typically contains vanadium above 70% with very low levels of silicon, aluminum, and tramp elements, safeguarding the intended metallurgical response.
Its application spans manufacturing of alloys for gas turbine casings, heat exchanger tubes, and radiant burner components. Whether introduced in induction melting or ladle treatment, the alloy dissolves quickly, shortening processing times and reducing energy consumption.
Product Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Vanadium Content |
≥ 70% (high-purity grade) |
| Dissolution Rate |
Fast - complete in <5 min under typical furnace conditions |
| Purity Level |
Low Si/Al, trace impurity < 0.1% total |
| Key Role |
Forms stable VC for high-temp strength & creep resistance |
| Applications |
Gas turbines, furnace parts, petrochemical reactors |
Through fast action and chemical cleanliness, ferro vanadium empowers steelmakers to engineer heat-resistant alloys that perform reliably under severe thermal and mechanical loads.
Ferro Vanadium Composition (%)
| Grade |
V |
Al |
P |
Si |
C |
| FeV40-A |
38-45 |
1.5 |
0.09 |
2.00 |
0.60 |
| FeV40-B |
38-45 |
2.0 |
0.15 |
3.00 |
0.80 |
| FeV50-A |
48-55 |
1.5 |
0.07 |
2.00 |
0.40 |
| FeV50-B |
48-55 |
2.0 |
0.10 |
2.50 |
0.60 |
| FeV60-A |
58-65 |
1.5 |
0.06 |
2.00 |
0.40 |
| FeV60-B |
58-65 |
2.0 |
0.10 |
2.50 |
0.60 |
| FeV80-A |
78-82 |
1.5 |
0.05 |
1.50 |
0.15 |
| FeV80-B |
78-82 |
2.0 |
0.06 |
1.50 |
0.20 |
Packing & Delivery
Packing: 1 ton big bag, 20-25mt in 20' container
Company Profile
ZHENAN has been in the business of ferroalloy for 30 years now. It is a leading manufacturer and supplier of ferro silicon, silicon metal, silicon carbide, high carbon silicon and so on. Our company is a large-sized production enterprise integrating research, development, production and sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is ferrovanadium?
A: Ferrovanadium is an iron-vanadium alloy used to add vanadium to steel.
Q: Ferrovanadium definition and uses?
A: It's an alloy of iron and vanadium; used to improve strength, toughness, and heat resistance in steel.
Q: Difference between ferrovanadium and vanadium metal?
A: Ferrovanadium contains iron; vanadium metal is pure vanadium.
Q: What types of ferrovanadium are there?
A: Common types: FeV40, FeV60, FeV80 (numbers indicate vanadium content).
