Ferro Vanadium FeV50 & FeV60 for Special Steel and Foundry Applications
High-strength metallurgical additives designed for precision alloying in special steel production and foundry applications.
Product Overview
Ferro Vanadium FeV50 and FeV60 are vanadium-iron ferroalloys used as metallurgical additives in special steel production and selected foundry applications. Vanadium contributes to grain refinement, precipitation strengthening, and enhanced hardness and strength in appropriately designed steel compositions.
FeV50 contains at least 50% vanadium, while FeV60 contains at least 60% vanadium, with iron as the balance. These two grades provide different vanadium concentrations for controlled alloy addition and can be selected according to target steel chemistry, addition rate, melting process, and required metallurgical properties.
Key Benefits of Ferro Vanadium
- Grade Flexibility: FeV50 and FeV60 provide different vanadium concentrations for precise alloying calculations
- High-Strength Steel Development: Supports precipitation strengthening and grain refinement in suitable steel compositions
- Controlled Vanadium Addition: Practical source of vanadium for adjusting chemical composition of molten steel
- Special Steel Compatibility: Suitable for special steel grades requiring controlled vanadium content
- Foundry Applications: Can be used in cast steel and other ferrous alloy systems
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
FeV50 |
FeV60 |
| Product |
Ferro Vanadium |
Ferro Vanadium |
| Vanadium (V) |
≥50% |
≥60% |
| Iron (Fe) |
Balance |
Balance |
| Form |
Lump |
Lump |
| Carbon (C) |
According to agreed specification |
| Silicon (Si) |
According to agreed specification |
| Manganese (Mn) |
According to agreed specification |
| Phosphorus (P) |
According to agreed specification |
| Sulfur (S) |
According to agreed specification |
| Aluminum (Al) |
According to agreed specification |
| COA |
Available |
Available |
| SDS |
Available |
Available |
Metallurgical Benefits in Special Steel
Vanadium is used in selected special steel compositions to influence microstructure and mechanical properties. During appropriate processing, vanadium forms fine vanadium-containing precipitates that contribute to:
- Grain refinement
- Precipitation strengthening
- Increased hardness
- Enhanced strength
- Microstructural control
FeV should be selected as part of the overall alloy design, considering complete chemical composition and processing parameters.
Grade Selection: FeV50 vs FeV60
| Selection Factor |
FeV50 |
FeV60 |
| Minimum V Content |
≥50% |
≥60% |
| V Concentration |
Lower |
Higher |
| Special Steel Applications |
Suitable |
Suitable |
| Foundry Applications |
Suitable |
Suitable |
| High-Strength Steel |
Suitable |
Suitable |
Ordering Requirements
Before ordering, please confirm the following specifications:
- Steel or casting grade and target chemical composition
- Required vanadium percentage in final alloy
- Preferred FeV grade (FeV50 or FeV60)
- Required lump size for furnace charging
- Chemical composition requirements for C, Si, Mn, P, S, Al
- Order quantity and packaging preferences
- Destination port and delivery schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferro Vanadium?
Ferro Vanadium is a vanadium-iron ferroalloy primarily used as a vanadium alloying addition in steel and metallurgical production.
Can FeV50 be used for special steel?
Yes. FeV50 can be used in selected special steel compositions where the required vanadium content and chemical specification are compatible with the production process.
Does FeV increase steel strength?
Vanadium can contribute to precipitation strengthening and grain refinement in suitable steel compositions. Final strength depends on the complete alloy chemistry and processing conditions.
Which is better, FeV50 or FeV60?
Neither is universally better. FeV60 has a higher vanadium concentration, while FeV50 may be suitable when a different addition level or purchasing specification is required.
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