Ferrovanadium 65 Percent Vanadium Fine Granules
Ferrovanadium 65 percent vanadium fine granules, distinguished by their grey-black hue, are a specialized FeV alloy designed to optimize the metallurgical properties of high carbon steel (carbon content >0.6%). As a mid-to-high-potency Iron Vanadium Alloy (often labeled FeV65, Ferrovanadium 65, or Vanadium Iron Alloy 65), this grade delivers a balanced combination of vanadium efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and process adaptability.
Core Metallurgical Roles in High Carbon Steel
High carbon steel, used in products like cutting tools, springs, and bearings, demands a fine balance of hardness, toughness, and wear resistance. Ferrovanadium 65% granules address these needs through three key mechanisms:
Carbide Strengthening: Boosting Hardness & Wear Resistance
Vanadium's strong affinity for carbon drives the formation of fine, densely distributed vanadium carbides (VC) during solidification and heat treatment. In high carbon steel, these VC particles (≤1 µm) act as micro-hardeners, increasing hardness by 20–30% compared to non-alloyed counterparts.
Grain Refinement: Enhancing Toughness
Vanadium segregates to austenite grain boundaries, inhibiting grain growth during heating. This results in a finer ferrite-pearlite or martensitic microstructure, which improves toughness and reduces the risk of brittle fracture.
Deoxidation: Ensuring Clean Steel
As a potent deoxidizer, vanadium reacts with dissolved oxygen in molten steel to form stable vanadium oxides (e.g., V2O5), which float as slag. This reduces porosity, inclusions, and surface defects.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
| Vanadium Content |
63–67% (ICP-OES certified) |
| Form |
Grey-black fine granules (0.5–3 mm) |
| Iron Content |
~33–37% |
| Impurities |
S ≤ 0.04%, P ≤ 0.03%, Si ≤ 1.5%, C ≤ 0.15% |
| Melting Point |
~1480°C |
| Bulk Density |
~4.5 g/cm³ |
Key Applications
- Tool Steels: Cold-work tool steels (e.g., O1, A2) for dies, punches, and shear blades
- Spring Steels: High carbon spring steels (e.g., 1075, 1095) for automotive suspensions and industrial springs
- Bearing Steels: Through-hardening bearing steels (e.g., 52100) where wear resistance and dimensional accuracy are critical
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Key parameters in ferrovanadium smelting – temperature, reaction time?
Smelting at 1600–1800 °C; reaction time short for aluminothermic process, longer for electric furnace route.
Challenges in ferrovanadium production – impurity control and yield?
Controlling Al/Si residuals, preventing vanadium loss, and maximizing yield from expensive V₂O₅ feedstock.
Physical properties of ferrovanadium – density, melting point, color?
Density ~6.0–7.0 g/cm³, melting point ~1500–1700 °C (depends on grade), silver‑gray metallic color.
Why Choose ZhenAn?
- Extensive Production Capacity: Annual production and sales volume exceeding 150,000 metric tons with integrated hydrometallurgical and smelting capabilities.
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