Vanadium Pentoxide
A strategic metal used from aerospace engineering to grid-scale energy storage, and part of Fodere's development focus.
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 can support 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.
- Seismic Resistance: Reliable solution for reinforced concrete in earthquake zones.