Vanadium (V)
Rare Earth Metals | Atomic Number: 23
Basic Properties
V
23
50.942 g/mol
| Element Category | Rare Earth Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 23 |
| Atomic Weight | 50.942 g/mol |
| Crystal Structure | Body-centered cubic (BCC) |
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Description
Vanadium is a malleable transition metal primarily used as a steel additive to increase strength and high-temperature stability.
| Density | 6.11 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | N/A |
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| Hardness | N/A |
| Melting Point | 1910°C |
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| Boiling Point | 3407°C |
| No electrical properties data available |
| Corrosion Resistance | Fair |
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Applications
Used in steel alloys and catalysts.
Production Methods
Extracted from vanadinite.
History
Discovered in 1801.