ferrovanadium
alloy
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Ferrovanadium is a crude alloy of iron and vanadium, primarily used in the production of steel and cast iron. Vanadium itself is a silvery-white metal that, when alloyed with steel, significantly strengthens it and improves its resistance to shock and wear. This makes vanadium steel valuable for high-speed tools, high-strength low-alloy applications, and wear-resistant cast iron. Most vanadium produced is used in this ferrovanadium form, with additions typically ranging from 0.1 to 5.0 percent.123
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