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Vanadium

Vanadium , V

Vanadium is a chemical element that has the symbol V and atomic number 23. A soft and ductile element, it is renowned for its diverse applications across various industries.  Vanadium occurs naturally in specific minerals such as vanadinite, patronite, and carnotite, and its abundance in the Earth's crust makes it commercially viable for extraction and utilisation.  It is one of the 26 elements found in most living organisms. 

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V1-5002-M

V Pieces 1-6mm 99.9% Pure

Vanadium

V1-5011-M

V Pellets 6mm dia. x 3mm long 99.95% Pure

Vanadium

V1-10006-P

V(NO3) -300 mesh Powder V content 50-54%

Vanadium nitrate

V1-10013-P

VN -325 mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99.5%

Vanadium Nitride

V1-10014-P

VO -80 Mesh 99.5% Pure

Vanadium Oxide

6.1 UN3288 PG II

V1-10015-P

VO2 -100 Mesh 99.5% Pure

Vanadium Oxide

6.1 UN3288 PG II

V1-10016-P

V2O3 -200 Mesh 99.9% Pure

Vanadium Oxide

6.1 UN3288 PG II

V1-10017-P

V2O5 -30 mesh 99.9% Pure

Vanadium Oxide

6.1 UN2862 PG II

V1-10018-P

V2O5 -200 mesh 99.9% Pure

Vanadium Oxide

6.1 UN2862 PG II

V1-10019-P

V2O5 -300 Mesh 99.9% Pure

Vanadium Oxide

6.1 UN2862 PG II

V1-10020-P

VSe2 -325 mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99.5% Pure

Vanadium Selenide

6.1 UN3283 PG III

V1-10024-P

V2S3 -325 mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99.8% Pure

Vanadium Sulphide

4.3 UN2813 PG III

V1-10025-P

VTe2 -325 Mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99.5% Pure

Vanadium Telluride

6.1 UN3288 PG III

V1-2000-R

V Rod 1.58mm diameter 99.9% pure

Vanadium

V1-2001-R

V Rod 3.18mm diameter 99.9% pure

Vanadium

V1-2001-R1

V Rod 3mm dia. x 50mm long 99.95% Pure

Vanadium

V1-2001-R2

V Rod 3mm dia x <=200mm long 99.95% Pure

Vanadium

V1-2002-R

V Rod 6.35mm diameter 99.9% pure

Vanadium

V1-2003-R

V Rod 12.7mm diameter 99.9% pure

Vanadium

V1-2004-R

V Rod 15.88mm diameter 99.9% pure

Vanadium

V1-2005-R

V Rod 19.05mm diameter 99.9% pure

Vanadium

V1-2006-R

V Rod 25.4mm diameter 99.9% pure

Vanadium

V1-2006-R1

V Rod 25.4mm dia. x 50.8mm long 99.9% Pure

Vanadium

V1-2007-R1
V Rod 2mm (+0.03/-0.0mm dia) 1100mm Long99.7% min. (Annealed)Vanadium
V1-2008-R1

V Rod 8mm dia. x 200 long 99.9% Pure

Vanadium

V1-2009-R1

V Rod 5mm dia. x 500mm long 99.99% Pure

Vanadium

V1-2010-R1

V Rod 10mm dia. x 1000mm long 99.99% Pure

Vanadium

V1-2011-R1

V Rod 4mm dia. x 27mm long 99.95% Pure

Vanadium

C-SHT-0.76

W sheet Thickness 0.76mm (0.030")

V-SHT-0.38

W sheet Thickness 0.38mm (0.015")

V-SHT-0.5

W sheet Thickness 0.5mm (0.020")

V-SHT-0.76

W sheet Thickness 0.76mm (0.030")

V-SHT-1

W sheet Thickness 1.00mm (0.040")

V-SHT-1.5

W sheet Thickness 1.5mm (0.060")

V-SHT-12.7

W sheet Thickness 12.7mm (0.500")

V-SHT-3.18

W sheet Thickness 3.18mm (0.125")

V-SHT-6.35

W sheet Thickness 6.35mm (0.250")

V1-1007-W1

V Wire 0.5mm dia 99.8% Pure

Vanadium

V1-1009-W

V Wire 1.0mm dia 99.5% Pure

Vanadium

V1-1010-W

V Wire 1.0mm dia. 99.8% Pure

Vanadium

V1-1013-W

V Wire 2.0mm dia 99.7% Pure

Hardness: Soft annealed, Surface: Smooth and clean

Vanadium

V1-9000-D

Vanadium V,

Available Purities 99.5%, 99.9%, 99.95% & 99.99%

V1-9001-D

Vanadium oxide VO2, Purity 99.9%

V1-9003-D

Vanadium-Tungsten V-W,

Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9% & 99.95%

V1-9004-D

Vanadium nitride VN, Purity 99.5%

V1-9005-D

Vanadium Iron V-Fe,

Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.95%

V1-9006-D

Vanadium Boride VB2, Purity 99.5

V1-9007-D

Vanadium oxide V2O5,

Purity 99.9 & 99.99%

V1-9008-D

Vanadium silicide V3Si,

Purity 99.5% & 99.9%

V1-9009-D

Vanadium-Silicon V-Si,

Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.95%

V1-9010-D

Vanadium-Germanium V-Ge,

Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9% & 99.99%

V1-9011-D

Vanadium-Tin V-Sn,

Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.99%

V1-9012-D

Vanadium boride-Yttrium VB2-Y,

Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.5%

V1-9013-D

Vanadium boride-Aluminium VB2-Al,

Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.5%

V1-9014-D

Vanadium boride-Silicon VB2-Si,

Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.5%

V-F-0.1

V foil Thickness 0.1mm (0.004")

V-F-0.2

W foil Thickness 0.2mm (0.008")

V-ST-1-3-3N

V TRG 25.4mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium

V-ST-1-6-3N

V TRG 25.4mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium

V-ST-2-3-3N

V TRG 50.8mm dia x 3mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium

V-ST-2-3-3N5

V TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.95% Pure

Vanadium

$171.60/PCS
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V-ST-2-6-3N

V TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium

V-ST-2-6-3N5

V TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.95% Pure

Vanadium

$198.00/PCS
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V-ST-3-3-3N

V TRG 76.2mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium

V-ST-3-3-3N5

V TRG 76.2mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.95% Pure

Vanadium

V-ST-3-6-3N

V TRG 76.2mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium

V-ST-3-6-3N5

V TRG 76.2mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.95% Pure

Vanadium

V-ST-4-3-3N

V TRG 101.6mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium

V-ST-4-6-3N

V TRG 101.6mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium Metal

$396.00/PCS
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V1-9001-D1

VO2 TRG 101.60mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium oxide

V1-9001-D11

VO2 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium oxide

V1-9001-D12

VO2 TRG 76.2mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium oxide

V1-9001-D3

VO2 TRG 25.4mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium oxide

V1-9001-D7

VO2 TRG 76.2mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium oxide

V1-9001-D9

VO2 TRG 101.6mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium oxide

V1-9002-D1

V203 TRG 50.8mm x 3.18mm Tk 99.99% Pure

Vanadium oxide

V1-9004-D1

VN TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.5% Pure

Vanadium nitride

V1-9004-D2

VN TRG 76.2mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.5% Pure

Vanadium Nitride

V1-9007-D13

V2O5 TRG 101.6mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium pentoxide

V1-9007-D3

V2O5 TRG 76.2mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium oxide

V1-9007-D6

V2O5 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.5% Pure

Elastomer bonded to Cu back plate

Vanadium oxide

V1-9007-D7

V2O5 TRG 25.4mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium oxide

V1-9007-D8

V2O5 TRG 25.4mm dia. x 6.35mmTk 99.9% Pure

Vanadium oxide

Vanadium has good resistance to corrosion by alkalis, sulfuric and hydrochloric acid. It oxidises readily at about 933 K (660 C). Vanadium has good structural strength and a low fission neutron cross section, making it useful in nuclear applications. Although a metal, it shares with chromium and manganese the property of having valency oxides with acid properties.

Common oxidation states of vanadium include +2, +3, +4 and +5. A popular experiment with ammonium vanadate NH4VO3, reducing the compound with zinc metal, can demonstrate colorimetrically all four of these vanadium oxidation states. A +1 oxidation state is rarely seen.

The foremost application of vanadium lies in the production of alloys, where its inclusion enhances the mechanical properties of the resulting materials. Notably, vanadium steel, an alloy comprising iron and vanadium, exhibits exceptional strength, toughness, and resistance to corrosion. This makes it highly desirable for manufacturing tools, structural components, and machinery in industries ranging from construction to aerospace.

Moreover, vanadium finds extensive usage in the realm of energy storage. Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) leverage the element's ability to exist in multiple oxidation states, allowing for efficient and reversible energy conversion. These batteries are renowned for their long lifespan, high energy density, and scalability, making them ideal for grid-level energy storage applications. As renewable energy sources like wind and solar become increasingly prevalent, VRFBs offer a viable solution for mitigating intermittency and stabilising the power grid.

Beyond its industrial applications, vanadium plays a crucial role in biological systems. As one of the 26 elements found in most living organisms, vanadium contributes to various physiological processes, albeit in trace amounts. While the exact mechanisms remain subject to ongoing research, vanadium is implicated in the regulation of enzymatic activity, glucose metabolism, and hormone function in organisms ranging from bacteria to mammals.

In summary, vanadium's unique combination of properties makes it indispensable across a spectrum of industries. From enhancing the strength of structural materials to enabling efficient energy storage solutions and contributing to biological functions, vanadium continues to shape modern technology and scientific understanding. As research and innovation progress, the utilisation of vanadium is likely to expand further, driving advancements in materials science, energy technology, and biomedicine.

Symbol V
Atomic number 23
No. of naturally occurring isotopes 2
Atomic weight 50.9415
Electronic configuration [Ar]3d34s2
Metal radius(12-coordinate)/pm 134
Ionic radius(6-coordinate)/pm V 54
Ionic radius(6-coordinate)/pm IV 58
Ionic radius(6-coordinate)/pm III 64
Density (20°C)/gcm3 6.11
Melting point / °C 1915
Boiling point / °C 3350
ΔHfus/kJmol-1 17.5
ΔHvap/kJmol-1 459.7
ΔHf(monoatomic gas)/kJmol-1 510(+/-29)
Electronegativity χ 1.6
Electrical resistivity
(20°C)/μohm cm ~25
Temperature (oC) @Vap. Pressure
10-8 Torr 1162
10-6 Torr 1332
10-4 Torr 1547
Techniques
Electron Beam Excellent
Crucible -
Coil -
Boat Tungsten & Molybdenum
Remarks
Wets Molybdenum. EB evaporated films preferred.