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Vanadium is a rare metal, with a high concentration in the Earth’s crust. It is also found in some crude oil and in certain minerals. In addition to its use as an alloy component, it has been used as a pigment and in some metallurgical industries.
In recent reviews, technical issues have been identified that need to be addressed before vanadium alloys can become a viable structural material. For example, the induced activation of vanadium and the chemical stability of its compounds are not known. The physical and toxicological properties of the element are also not well understood.
Until now, it has been difficult to produce pure vanadium. However, vanadium pentoxide can be reduced with potassium under high pressure. The result is a metallic powder.
Pure vanadium is ductile and non-magnetic. It is a silvery-gray metal with a melting point of 1890 degrees Celsius. It is not oxidized by air and does not tarnish at room temperature.
Vanadium is used in the manufacture of catalysts and a variety of special steel alloys. These include titanium-6AL-4V, which is a mixture of titanium, aluminum and vanadium. AEM offers a range of high-quality vanadium products.
In addition to producing pure vanadium, American Elements has produced vanadium in several compound forms. This includes ACS grade, Food grade, and Mil Spec (military grade).
American Elements provides a wide range of vanadium powder products. Our ACS and Food grade products are tested according to the applicable ASTM standards. We also provide custom packaging for vanadium.
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