Vanadium plate
The vanadium plate is a thin sheet made by rolling high-purity metallic vanadium (V, atomic number 23, density 6.0 g/cm3, melting point 1910 °C). The vanadium plate possesses high hardness, good ductility and excellent corrosion resistance. It has strong resistance to hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid and seawater. The low neutron absorption cross-section of the vanadium plate makes it suitable for the nuclear industry, while its biocompatibility allows it to be used as a medical implant material.
When manufacturing vanadium plates, first, ≥99.5% vanadium powder or vanadium ingots are melted and purified through vacuum arc or electron beam melting. Then, they are subjected to hot/cold rolling to obtain plates with a thickness ranging from 0.1 to 10 mm. Finally, annealing is carried out to eliminate stress. The finished products have high strength and dimensional accuracy, but the processing of vanadium plates must be done in an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation.
Vanadium plates have been used in the electrodes of all-vanadium flow batteries, nuclear reactor components, chemical corrosion-resistant linings, aerospace high-temperature alloys, medical implants, and low-temperature superconductors. The advantages are that they can be recycled and have an extremely long lifespan, while the disadvantages are that the extraction and processing costs are high. China, Russia, and South Africa dominate the global supply. The price fluctuates based on the demand in the steel and new energy industries. Current research focuses on cost reduction, 3D printing, and safe and environmentally friendly processing.
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