Vanadiumiron
Vanadiumiron refers to a family of iron-vanadium alloys in which vanadium is added to iron to improve mechanical performance. In steelmaking, vanadium is commonly present as a microalloy or as vanadium carbide particles that form during heat treatment, contributing to a refined and strengthened microstructure. The composition varies by grade, but vanadium content in many high-strength grades ranges from roughly 0.05 to 0.25 percent by weight; higher levels are used in some tool steels and specialty alloys.
Microstructure and properties are influenced by how vanadium is distributed. Vanadium atoms can dissolve in the
Production and processing involve typical steelmaking routes, such as electric arc furnace or basic oxygen furnace
Applications of vanadiumiron-containing steels span structural components, automotive parts, pipelines, tooling, and fasteners where high strength-to-weight