Ferrovanadium FeV80: Price-Stable Silver Grey Lumps for Efficient Deoxidation
In the dynamic world of ferroalloy production, ferrovanadium stands as a critical additive, and FeV80 (80% vanadium content) in silver-grey lump form has emerged as a preferred choice for ferroalloy plants seeking stable pricing and efficient deoxidation. As a premium FeV alloy—often labeled Ferro vanadium 80, Iron Vanadium Alloy, or FeVanadium 80—this grade combines high vanadium potency with cost predictability, making it indispensable for optimizing steel and alloy quality in large-scale operations.
Why Price Stability Matters for Ferroalloy Plants
Ferroalloy plants operate on tight margins, where raw material cost fluctuations can significantly impact profitability. FeV80's price stability—driven by consistent vanadium ore supply chains and mature production processes—enables plants to:
- Plan Budgets Accurately: Lock in pricing for quarterly or annual contracts, reducing financial risk
- Avoid Production Disruptions: Stable supply chains ensure uninterrupted access to this high-demand alloy, critical for meeting customer deadlines
- Optimize Cost-Performance Ratios: FeV80's high vanadium content (80%) means smaller dosages are needed compared to lower grades (e.g., FeV60), offsetting its premium price and delivering better value over time
Silver Grey Lumps: Form Meets Function
FeV80 is supplied as silver-grey metallic lumps (typically 10-50 mm), a form tailored for ferroalloy plant efficiency:
- Easy Handling: Lumps are less dusty than powder, reducing workplace hazards and simplifying automated dosing systems
- Rapid Dissolution: The dense, compact structure dissolves quickly in molten ferroalloys, ensuring uniform vanadium distribution
- Low Impurity Risk: Silver-grey coloration indicates controlled oxidation during production, minimizing harmful inclusions that could degrade final alloy quality
Efficient Deoxidizer: Core Role in Ferroalloy Production
Deoxidation is critical in ferroalloy smelting to remove dissolved oxygen, which causes porosity, weak welds, and brittle final products. FeV80 excels as a deoxidizer due to:
- Strong Oxygen Affinity: Vanadium reacts with oxygen to form stable vanadium oxides, which float as slag and are easily removed
- Dual Functionality: Beyond deoxidation, FeV80 adds vanadium as an alloying element, enhancing the strength, toughness, and wear resistance of ferroalloys
Example: In ferrochrome production, adding FeV80 to the furnace reduces oxygen content by 30-40% compared to traditional deoxidizers, resulting in cleaner, higher-grade ferrochrome with fewer defects.
Key Advantages for Ferroalloy Plants
- High Vanadium Efficiency: 80% vanadium content means 0.1-0.3% FeV80 addition achieves the same deoxidation and alloying effects as 0.3-0.5% FeV60, reducing material costs
- Consistent Quality: Strict impurity controls (S ≤ 0.03%, P ≤ 0.02%) ensure batch-to-batch uniformity, critical for producing standardized ferroalloys
- Process Compatibility: Silver-grey lumps integrate seamlessly into existing ferroalloy furnace operations, requiring no major equipment modifications
Applications Beyond Deoxidation
While deoxidation is a primary role, FeV80's versatility extends to:
- Alloying Ferroalloys: Enhancing the performance of ferromanganese, ferrosilicon, and silicomanganese for steelmaking
- Refining Processes: Improving the cleanliness of specialty alloys in downstream applications
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 |
Product Images
Industrial Ferrovanadium FeV78 Silver Grey Alloy Sample
Close-up View of Ferrovanadium FeV78 Irregular Lumps
Packing & Delivery
Packing: 1 ton big bag, 20-25mt in 20' container
Ferro Silicon Magnesium Ferro Silicon Lump packaging - 1 ton big bags
