Vanadium metal.

Vanadium obtained by electron-beam melting Ingots of metal vanadium are smelted in electron beam furnaces equipped with axial thermoelectronic guns and VTR guns (high-voltage smoldering discharge). Smelting is carried out by drip melting into a vertical copper water-cooled crystallizer.

TU 1761-043-2587982-2002
TU 1761-037-2587982-2002
TU 48-4-272-73
VnM 99.99 ppm
BNM 99.5% by weight.
BNM 99.7% by weight.
BNM 99.8% by weight.
WM 99.9% by weight.
VNM - 1% by weight.
BNM -2% wt.

Atomic mass: 50,9415
Density: 6.11 g/cm3
Melting point: 1920 oh S

Metal vanadium in pieces, obtained by aluminothermic method, according to TU 48-4-520-90 should contain ≥95.0 + 0.5% V, ≤2.0% Al and ≤0.3% Fe.

Vanadium ingots is produced according to TU 48-4-272-73 of two brands VnM-1 and VnM-2 in cases of cylindrical shape with a length of 200-800 mm and a diameter of 80, 100, 120, 150 mm, weighing from 8 to 80 kg. Chemical composition and hardness of vanadium grades VnM-1 and VnM-2:
VNM-1-99.9%
VNM-2-99.5%

Powdered vanadium, obtained by the method of electrolytic refining of aluminum vanadium, is available in three brands; their chemical composition, %:
Application of vanadium

Vanadium did not come to the main chemical industry immediately. His service to humanity began in the production of colored glass, paints and ceramics. Porcelain products and products of potters with the help of vanadium compounds were covered with golden glaze, and the glass was painted with vanadium salts in blue or green.