Vanadium Iron Alloy 65 Percent Vanadium Powder Fine Particle For Welding Electrode Additive
Vanadium iron alloy with 65% vanadium in fine powder form is engineered specifically as an additive for welding electrode coatings. This high-vanadium, finely divided material brings unique metallurgical benefits that improve the performance of welds in high-strength and creep-resistant applications.
The powder's particle size is carefully controlled to ensure smooth blending with other electrode constituents and to facilitate uniform transfer of vanadium into the weld pool. Welding electrodes for critical infrastructure—such as pressure vessels, pipelines, and power plant components—often require deposited metal with elevated strength, improved hardenability, and enhanced resistance to thermal fatigue.
Vanadium contributes by forming stable vanadium carbides and nitrides in the weld metal. These dispersed particles inhibit grain growth during repeated heating and cooling cycles, preserving fine microstructure and boosting both toughness and wear resistance. In addition, vanadium refines the fusion zone, helping to minimize the risk of cracking in restrained joints.
Using a 65% vanadium iron alloy powder provides a concentrated source of the element, meaning smaller additions are needed to achieve target properties, which helps control electrode cost and chemistry. The fine particle nature promotes rapid dissolution in the arc, ensuring consistent composition in the final weld deposit. Careful handling is required to prevent airborne dispersal due to the powder's high surface area.
Product Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Vanadium Content |
63-67% (typical 65%) |
| Form |
Fine powder (<75 µm) |
| Function in Electrodes |
Improves strength, hardenability, and thermal fatigue resistance |
| Metallurgical Benefit |
Refines grain, forms VC/VN dispersoids, reduces cracking tendency |
| Common Applications |
Welding electrodes for high-strength steels, pressure equipment, pipelines |
As a welding electrode additive, 65% vanadium iron alloy powder enables fabricators to produce welds capable of enduring harsh operational environments, ensuring joint reliability over extended service life.
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).
