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Vanadium: Versatile Metal of Strength and Utility

Vanadium, with symbol V and atomic number 23, is a solid metal known for its hardness, malleability, and high corrosion resistance. Commonly found in oxidation states of +2, +3, +4, and +5, it is used in producing alloys like Ferrovanadium and in various applications from axles to superconducting magnets. Vanadium's compounds have toxicity, but its diverse uses range from improving glucose control to enhancing the inner structure of fusion reactors. This silvery grey metal finds applications in bicycle frames, gears, and even in blocking infrared radiation with Vanadium dioxide coatings. Explore the multifaceted capabilities of vanadium in industries ranging from ceramics to sulfuric acid production.

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Vanadium: Versatile Metal of Strength and Utility

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  1. SIMPLE INTRODUCTION • Symbol: V • Atomic Number: 23 • Relative Atomic Mass: 50.9 • Melting Point: 1910 °C • Boiling Point: 3407 °C • State in Room Temperature: Solid • Properties: Hard, Malleable, Ductile • Colour of the metal: Silvery Grey (See Fig 1) • Corrosion Resistance: High • Toxicity: All compounds of Vanadium are toxic Fig 1: Appearance of Vanadium

  2. COMMON OXIDATION STATE OF VANADIUM • The common oxidation states of vanadium are +2 ,+3,+4 and+5. Colour of Vanadium in different oxidation states: +2: Lilac/Violet +3: Green +4: Blue +5: Yellow IsotopesofVanadium: 48V49V50V51V

  3. USES OF VANADIUM: • Producing Alloy called “Ferrovanadium*” • Used for applications in axles, bicycle frames, crankshafts, gears • Used in cladding titanium to steel • Producing inner structure of a fusion reactor. • Vanadium dioxide VO2, is used in the production of glass coatings, which blocks infrared radiation. • Vanadium-gallium tape is used in superconducting magnets. • Vanadium pentoxide is used in ceramics and as a catalyst for the production of sulfuric acid. • Improve glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes. * Ferrovanadiuma: A vanadium-iron alloy

  4. PRODUCING ALLOY CALLED “FERROVANADIUM”

  5. USED FOR APPLICATIONS IN AXLES, BICYCLE FRAMES, CRANKSHAFTS, GEARS

  6. PRODUCING INNER STRUCTURE OF A FUSION REACTOR.

  7. SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNETS

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