Sponge Iron 100% Natural 10-220mm Ferrovanadium 60% 80% Molybdenum Vanadium Iron Steel Making
Sponge Iron 100% Natural 10-220mm Ferrovanadium 60% 80% Molybdenum Vanadium Iron Steel Making
Yes, vanadium is a relatively expensive metal. Its price is volatile and depends on market supply and demand, but it is consistently more costly than common metals like iron, aluminum, or nickel.
- Price Comparison: As a rough guide, vanadium is significantly cheaper than precious metals like gold or platinum but is more expensive than most other alloying metals like nickel or molybdenum.
- Reasons for Cost:
- Complex Extraction: Vanadium is rarely found in concentrated deposits. It is most commonly recovered as a byproduct of processing other ores, like iron ore (particularly magnetite) or from uranium mining. This makes the extraction and purification process complex and energy-intensive.
- Processing: The steps to convert raw vanadium-bearing slag into high-purity V₂O₅ and then into Ferrovanadium are costly.
| Metal | Approx. Price per kg (USD) |
|---|---|
| Vanadium (V₂O₅) | 5−15 |
| Iron Ore | ~$0.10 |
| Nickel | ~15−20 |
| Molybdenum | ~30−40 |
| Silver | ~$800 |
| Gold | ~$70,000 |
| Grade | V | Al | P | Si | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FeV40-A | 38-45 | 1.5 | 0.09 | 2.00 | 0.60 |
| FeV40-B | 38-45 | 2.0 | 0.15 | 3.00 | 0.80 |
| FeV50-A | 48-55 | 1.5 | 0.07 | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| FeV50-B | 48-55 | 2.0 | 0.10 | 2.50 | 0.60 |
| FeV60-A | 58-65 | 1.5 | 0.06 | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| FeV60-B | 58-65 | 2.0 | 0.10 | 2.50 | 0.60 |
| FeV80-A | 78-82 | 1.5 | 0.05 | 1.50 | 0.15 |
| FeV80-B | 78-82 | 2.0 | 0.06 | 1.50 | 0.20 |
Packing: 1 ton big bag, 20-25mt in 20' container
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