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Send EmailAlV Vanadium-Enriched Aluminum Master Alloy, AlV5, AlV10, 7440-62-2, 7429-90-5, 7440-21-3, 7439-89-6, 7440-42-8
🧪 1. Full Product Name
AlV – Vanadium-Enriched Aluminum Master Alloy for Grain Refinement Variants:
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AlV5
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AlV10
🔢 2. CAS Numbers
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Vanadium (V): 7440-62-2
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Aluminum (Al): 7429-90-5
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Silicon (Si): 7440-21-3
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Iron (Fe): 7439-89-6
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Boron (B): 7440-42-8
Note: AlV master alloys do not have a unique CAS number; component CAS numbers are listed.
⚙️ 3. Technical Specifications
| Property | Value / Range |
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| V Content | 4% – 11% |
| Impurities (Si/Fe/B) | Typically < 0.3% total |
| Physical Form | Waffle Ingot (Petek Ingot) |
| Density | ~2.7 g/cm³ (Al matrix) |
| Melting Point | ~660 °C |
| Packaging | Crate-protected waffle ingots, vacuum-sealed optional |
🧭 4. Detailed Application Areas
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Used in aluminum alloys as a grain refiner.
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Vanadium promotes nucleation during solidification, leading to finer grain structure.
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Enhances mechanical strength, homogeneity, and surface quality in cast products.
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Commonly applied in:
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Automotive engine components, aerospace castings, structural aluminum parts
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AlMg, AlSi, AlCu alloy systems for grain control
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Vanadium also helps neutralize iron impurities, improving alloy cleanliness and performance.
🚨 5. Mandatory Use Cases
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Required in high-performance aluminum castings for grain refinement and mechanical integrity.
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Aerospace and defense sectors rely on vanadium for microstructure control.
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Compliance with standards such as EN 1706, AMS 4289, ASTM B928 may necessitate AlV master alloy usage.
🧩 6. Sectoral Compatibility Table
| Sector | Compatibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive | ✅ | Used in engine and chassis castings |
| Aerospace | ✅ | Essential in high-strength aluminum alloys |
| Defense Industry | ✅ | Applied for microstructure control |
| Construction | ⚠️ | Limited use; not typically required |
| Food Packaging | ❌ | Not suitable for food-contact alloys |
| Electronics | ⚠️ | Applicable in select thermal and structural alloys |
🧾 7. Alternative Names
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AlV Master Alloy
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AlV5 / AlV10
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Vanadium Grain Refiner
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V-Enriched Aluminum Modifier
🗣️ 8. Common Trade Names / Informal Terms
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Vanadium-rich aluminum alloy
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AlV waffle
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Grain refining additive
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Aluminum-vanadium alloy block
🏭 9. Production Details
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Manufacturing Process: Vanadium is alloyed into molten aluminum under controlled conditions to form a homogeneous master alloy.
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Producing Countries: China, Germany, India, Türkiye
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True Producers vs. Traders: Direct producers ensure consistent V content and phase uniformity. Trader-sourced products may vary in purity and origin.
Note: Grain refinement performance depends on phase stability and impurity control.
