Nickel-vanadium Master Alloy,Nickel vanadium Alloy，1

### **Product Introduction: Nickel-Vanadium Master Alloy** **Overview** Nickel-Vanadium Master Alloy is a specialized metallurgical additive designed for precise vanadium introduction in various alloy systems. This master alloy serves as an efficient vehicle for incorporating vanadium into molten metals, particularly in nickel-based superalloys, specialty steels, and other advanced metallic materials. The controlled composition ensures high recovery rates, uniform distribution, and predictable performance, making it essential for enhancing strength, toughness, and high-temperature properties in engineered materials. --- #### **Chemical Composition (Typical % by Weight)** | Element | Content (%) | Role & Benefit | |---------|-------------|---------------| | **Nickel (Ni)** | Balance | Primary carrier metal ensuring optimal solubility and dispersion | | **Vanadium (V)** | 30.0 - 80.0 | Key alloying element providing precipitation strengthening and grain refinement | | **Iron (Fe)** | ≤ 0.15 | Controlled residual element | | **Aluminum (Al)** | ≤ 0.10 | Minimized to prevent interference with vanadium effects | | **Silicon (Si)** | ≤ 0.08 | Controlled impurity | | **Carbon (C)** | ≤ 0.05 | Kept low to prevent premature carbide formation | | **Sulfur (S)** | ≤ 0.008 | Minimized to avoid hot cracking | | **Phosphorus (P)** | ≤ 0.008 | Controlled for optimal properties | | **Other Impurities** | ≤ 0.50 | Total controlled impurities | *Note: Vanadium content can be customized from 30% to 80% based on specific application requirements.* --- #### **Physical & Mechanical Properties** **Physical Properties:** - Density: 7.8 - 8.2 g/cm³ (depending on vanadium content) - Melting Range: 1200 - 1450°C (2192 - 2642°F) - Form: Typically supplied as crushed lumps, granules, or waffle plates - Color: Silver-white metallic appearance - Solubility: Excellent solubility in nickel, iron, and cobalt-based systems **Typical Characteristics:** - High vanadium recovery rates (85-98%) - Excellent homogeneity in final alloy - Predictable dissolution behavior - Good handling and storage characteristics - Consistent composition and quality --- #### **International Standards and Specifications** While master alloys often follow specific customer requirements, relevant standards include: - **ASTM B160:** Nickel Rod and Bar (reference standard) - **ISO 6281:** Vanadium-containing master alloys - **Custom Specifications:** Manufacturer and customer-specific requirements - **Internal Quality Standards:** Strict quality control protocols - **Material Safety Data Sheet:** International safety compliance --- #### **Product Applications** **Superalloy Manufacturing:** - Nickel-based superalloy production - Gas turbine engine components - Aerospace alloy development - High-temperature structural materials **Specialty Steel Production:** - High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels - Tool and die steels - Maraging steels - Advanced structural steels **Non-Ferrous Alloy Systems:** - Titanium alloy modifications - Advanced aluminum alloys - Specialty copper alloys - Cobalt-based superalloys **Emerging Applications:** - Additive manufacturing powders - Nuclear reactor materials - Advanced battery materials - Hydrogen storage alloys --- #### **Key Advantages** 1. **Precise Composition Control**: Accurate vanadium content for consistent metallurgical results 2. **High Recovery Efficiency**: Excellent vanadium yield with minimal losses during alloying 3. **Rapid Dissolution**: Quick and uniform melting in host metals 4. **Grain Refinement**: Significant improvement in mechanical properties through microstructure control 5. **Precipitation Strengthening**: Enhanced strength through controlled precipitate formation 6. **Improved Toughness**: Better impact resistance and fracture toughness 7. **Cost-Effective Alloying**: Economical compared to pure vanadium metal addition 8. **Reduced Oxidation Losses**: Minimal vanadium loss during processing --- **Conclusion** Nickel-Vanadium Master Alloy represents a sophisticated metallurgical tool for precision alloying in advanced materials manufacturing. Its optimized composition ensures efficient vanadium incorporation, high recovery rates, and consistent performance across various alloy systems. The master alloy's ability to enhance strength, refine microstructure, and improve high-temperature capabilities makes it invaluable for applications ranging from aerospace superalloys to advanced structural materials. Supported by rigorous quality control and manufacturing consistency, Nickel-Vanadium Master Alloy enables the development of next-generation materials that meet the increasingly demanding requirements of modern technology industries, providing engineers and metallurgists with reliable solutions for advanced material design and performance optimization.

Packing of Standard Packing: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 3438 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.