Vanadium Pentoxide
A critical strategic metal empowering everything from aerospace engineering to the future of green energy storage.
Industry Applications
Aerospace
Landing gear (300M steel) and airframe/engine parts.
Energy Storage
Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFB) for grid-scale storage.
Construction
High strength rebar for earthquake-prone regions.
Automotive
HSLA/AHSS for body structures and chassis.
Power Stations
Creep resistant components for high temps.
Tools & Dies
Improved cutting edge hardness and wear resistance.
Transmission
Lighter, high-performance transmission towers.
Oil & Gas
High strength, tough HSLA plate for pipelines.
The Future: VRFB
The Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) uses vanadium electrolyte to store energy. This technology is a game-changer for enabling the wider adoption of renewable power generation such as wind and solar, providing stable, scalable, and long-life energy storage solutions.
Other Key Uses
- Fusion Reactors: Vanadium alloys are investigated as candidate materials.
- Rails: Improves performance of pearlitic rail steels for extreme conditions.
- Ships: High strength and toughness for ship plates.
- Anti-Seismic: Reliable solution for reinforced concrete in earthquake zones.