Electrolytic Vanadium Metal

Electrolytic Vanadium Metal is a high-purity material produced via electrochemical refining. It serves as an alloying element and master alloy component in high-strength steels, titanium alloys, and specialty engineering materials that require precise chemical control.

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Product Introduction

Product Introduction

Compared to pyrometallurgical vanadium, the electrolytic process yields lower levels of interstitial gas impurities (O, N, C), ensuring consistent metallurgical behavior and predictable mechanical performance in vacuum melting and alloy production.

Product Specifications

Chemical Composition (By Grade)

Element	Grade 99.9%	Grade 99.7%	Grade 99.5%
Vanadium (V)	≥ 99.9%	≥ 99.7%	≥ 99.5%
Oxygen (O)	≤ 500 ppm	≤ 800 ppm	≤ 1000 ppm
Nitrogen (N)	≤ 100 ppm	≤ 150 ppm	≤ 200 ppm
Carbon (C)	≤ 150 ppm	≤ 200 ppm	≤ 300 ppm
Sulfur (S)	≤ 50 ppm	≤ 100 ppm	≤ 150 ppm
Phosphorus (P)	≤ 50 ppm	≤ 100 ppm	≤ 150 ppm
Customization	Lower limits available	Lower limits available	Standard commercial

Physical Properties

Property	Specification Details
Form	Electrolytic Flakes / Cathode Lumps / Crushed Pieces
Size	10–50 mm (Custom size distributions and D50 / D90 metrics available)
Density	6.11 g/cm³ (Theoretical)
Melting Point	~1910°C
Appearance	Bright, metallic silver-gray

Quality Assurance & Certification

Requirement	Compliance & Standards
Analysis	ICP-OES and GDMS for trace elements
Documentation	Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) and MSDS provided
Third-Party Inspection	SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek testing available upon request
System Compliance	ISO 9001:2015 certified production

Key Advantages

Low Gas Impurities

Minimal oxygen and nitrogen levels reduce the risk of embrittlement in titanium alloys and maximize vacuum induction melting (VIM) efficiency.

Batch Uniformity

Controlled cell current density and electrolyte purity ensure identical chemical signatures across separate production lots.

Property Enhancement

Improves yield strength, high-temperature creep resistance, and fracture toughness in high-alloy steels and superalloys.

Supply Stability

Industrial-scale production capacity allows for fixed-volume framework agreements and predictable lead times.

Primary Applications

Titanium Alloys

Aerospace-grade Ti-6Al-4V and other high-purity master alloys
Marine and chemical process equipment requiring corrosion resistance
Biocompatible medical implants

Specialty Steels

High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) structural and automotive steels
High-speed steel (HSS), tool steel, and die steel
Seismic-resistant reinforcement bars

Specialty Metallurgy

Superalloys for gas turbines and petrochemical components
Nuclear-grade structural alloys requiring low neutron absorption

Manufacturing Process

Raw Material Selection & Pre-Refining
Electrolytic Refining in Controlled Cells
Gas Impurity Extraction (O, N, C Control)
Crystallization & Cathode Solidification
Crushing, Screening & Sizing
ICP-OES / GDMS Laboratory Verification
Inert Gas / Vacuum Packaging & COA Issuance

Each production lot is assigned a unique batch identifier for complete historical traceability.

Customization Options

Elemental Adjustment

Custom maximum limits for specific trace elements (Fe, Si, Al, As)

Sizing

Precise screening to narrow particle size distributions for automated feeding systems

Packaging

Options include argon-purged vacuum packaging, UN-approved steel drums, or neutral/OEM labeling for distributors

Contracts

Annual fixed-price contracts or formula-based pricing options

Packaging & Logistics

Oxidation Protection

Sealed in moisture-barrier polymer bags under inert gas, packed inside reinforced 50kg or 100kg steel drums.

Export Documentation

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, COA, MSDS, and Certificate of Origin.

Lead Times

7–14 days for standard inventory grades
3–4 weeks for custom purity or size specifications

FAQ

Q: How does Electrolytic Vanadium differ from Ferrovanadium or Vanadium Pentoxide (V2O5)?

A: Electrolytic Vanadium is elemental metal with minimal iron and gas levels. It is used where iron or oxygen additions cannot be tolerated, such as in titanium alloy production. Ferrovanadium is an iron alloy used almost exclusively in steelmaking.

Q: Can you supply specific sizing for automated vacuum induction melting (VIM)?

A: Yes, we can crush and screen the material to narrow fractions (e.g., 10–30mm) with specific limits on fines.

Q: How is the metal protected against oxidation during transit?

A: The material is vacuum-sealed or packaged under an inert atmosphere before being placed in sealed steel drums to prevent moisture exposure.

Q: Are pre-shipment evaluation samples available?

A: Yes, representative lot samples with corresponding laboratory COAs can be provided for customer qualification.

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