V2O5 Flake Vanadium Pentoxide for Corrosion Resistance in Metal Production
How does V2O5 flake vanadium pentoxide improve corrosion resistance in metal production?
V2O5 flake vanadium pentoxide plays an important supporting role in improving corrosion resistance in metal production, particularly in alloys where vanadium is used as an alloying element. While not a corrosion inhibitor by itself in raw form, when vanadium is properly integrated into metal matrices — such as stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, and titanium alloys — it contributes to the formation of protective microstructures that resist oxidation, acid attack, and pitting corrosion. Vanadium enhances the formation of stable oxide layers on metal surfaces, which act as barriers to corrosive elements such as oxygen, moisture, and chlorides. In high-performance alloys, small but controlled additions of vanadium — introduced via high-quality V2O5 flake — help improve resistance to high-temperature oxidation and sulfidation, which are common in chemical processing, power generation, and marine environments. The flake form of V2O5 ensures better solubility and distribution in molten metal, leading to a more homogeneous distribution of vanadium within the final alloy. This uniformity is critical for developing consistent protective properties across the entire material. Alloys enhanced with vanadium are often used in pipelines, turbines, chemical reactors, and offshore structures, where exposure to harsh conditions demands superior material durability. By using pure V2O5 flake in the alloying process, manufacturers can achieve a balance between mechanical strength and long-term corrosion resistance. Suppliers like ZhenAn offer metallurgical-grade V2O5 flake with guaranteed purity and technical support to help customers optimize their alloy formulations for enhanced performance in corrosive environments.
Vanadium pentoxide( Flake V2O5>=98%) Specifications
| Product name | Vanadium Pentoxide |
| Grade | Industrial Grade |
| Color | Brown/Black |
| Purity | 98% |
| Shape | Flake |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol, soluble in strong acid, strong base. |
| Melting point | 690ºC |
Packing & Delivery
Packing: 1 ton big bag, 20-25mt in 20' container
Company Profile
ZHENAN has been in the business of ferroalloy for 30 years now. It is a leading manufacturer and supplier of ferro silicon, silicon manganese, silicon metal, silicon carbide, high carbon silicon,vanadium pentoxide flake and so on. Our company is a large-sized production enterprise integrating research, development, production and sales.
Our Services
1,Can you provide free samples?
A: Free samples can be offered for your testing and checking, just contact us to get it.
2,Can you give me a discount?
A:Yes we can negotiate.The discount is determined by the quantity.
3,What about the package?
A:25kgs per bag or 1000kgs per ton bag,also we can pack as your request.
4,How long is your delivery time?
A:Generally it is 5-7 days if the goods are in stock. or it is 7-15 days if the goods are not in stock, it is vary according to
5,Is it possible to Visit your factory before place aorder?
A: Yes, We Welcome our clients to conduct on-site inspections, visits, and audits of our company.
