Refractory Vanadium

Annealing Procedure

Recrystallization occurs at 1630 F.

Applications

Vanadium is a good metal for consideration in parts requiring low density, low, neutron capture cross sections, high strength at high temperatures, good low temp ductility and good corrosion resistance in harsh environments.

Cold Workability

Vanadium can be blanked, swaged, spun and cold forged at room temperature.

Forgeability

Because of its excellent low temp ductility, vanadium can be forged at room temperature.

Formability

Vanadium has excellent forming characteristics and may be readily formed at room temperature.

Machinability

Vanadium has a tendency towards galling. Both high speed and carbide tooling have been successfully employed.

Other Physical Properties

Crystal Structure: body centered cubic Boiling Point: 6156 F Superconductivity: (Tc) -268.7 C H.R.E.

Principle Design Features

Vanadium is a refractory metal with a number of interesting properties including a relatively low density, high strength at high temperature, superconductivity, low temp ductility and fabricability and excellent corrosion resistance. It is widely available in a variety of mill forms and finds usage in superconducting wire and a variety of nuclear industry components.

Weldability

Vanadium is extremely reactive with nitrogen and oxygen gases, so great care should be taken not to expose the material. TIG welding may be employed, provided the work piece is flooded front and back with argon or helium.