Vanadium is an important strategic resource globally, with over 85% used in the steel smelting industry. Vanadium nitrogen alloy, as a highly efficient form of vanadium utilization, has become an indispensable additive in the steel industry due to its excellent performance, which is of great significance for improving steel quality and reducing production costs

1. The role of vanadium nitrogen alloy in steel smelting

Vanadium nitrogen alloy is mainly used for microalloying treatment in steel smelting, which can significantly improve the strength, toughness, and wear resistance of steel, while improving the welding performance of steel.

. Its main mechanism of action includes: Precipitation strengthening: Vanadium and nitrogen elements in vanadium nitrogen alloys form small precipitates in steel, which can hinder dislocation movement and improve the strength of the steel Grain refinement: Vanadium nitrogen alloys can promote grain refinement in steel, maintaining good toughness at high temperatures Cost saving: Using vanadium nitrogen alloy can reduce the amount of vanadium used and improve the performance of steel, thereby reducing production costs

2. Characteristics of demand for vanadium nitrogen alloys in the steel industry

High strength steel bar field: Vanadium nitrogen alloys are widely used in high-strength steel bars (such as HRB400E).

. It can significantly improve the yield strength and tensile strength of steel bars, while maintaining good plasticity and welding performance. This high-strength steel bar is widely used in the construction industry, especially in high-rise buildings and large-scale infrastructure construction Non quenched and tempered steel and thick walled H-beams: In the production of non quenched and tempered steel and high-strength thick walled H-beams, vanadium nitrogen alloys can improve the strength and toughness of the steel through microalloying treatment, reducing the need for quenching and tempering CSP products: The application of vanadium nitrogen alloys in continuous steel billet production (CSP) can improve the comprehensive performance of steel and reduce production costs

III. Market Status and Development Trends of Vanadium Nitrogen Alloys

Market Status

Global Market: The global vanadium nitrogen alloy market is mainly concentrated in Asia, Europe, and North America. Among them, with the rapid development of the economy and the advancement of urbanization in Asia, the market share continues to increase.

Chinese market: China is the world's largest producer and consumer of vanadium nitrogen alloys, with domestic market demand mainly concentrated in the eastern coastal and central regions. In recent years, with the development of the western region, the market demand in the western region has gradually increased

Development Trend

Green Transformation: With the strengthening of environmental regulations, the demand for high-strength steel and green building steel in the steel industry continues to increase, which will promote the application of vanadium nitrogen alloys.

. Meanwhile, the development of recycling and circular economy models will also promote the efficient utilization of vanadium resources Technological innovation: Domestic and foreign enterprises continue to increase their research and development investment, promoting innovation in vanadium nitrogen alloy production technology and improving product quality. In the future, vanadium nitrogen alloys will be promoted in more application fields, such as aerospace and high-performance automotive manufacturing Diversified demand: In addition to the traditional steel industry, the application of vanadium nitrogen alloys in mold manufacturing, petrochemicals, electronics and electrical fields is also gradually expanding Conclusion: Vanadium nitrogen alloys play an irreplaceable and important role in the steel smelting industry. It can not only significantly improve the performance of steel, but also reduce production costs and meet the demand of modern industry for high-performance steel. With the green transformation and technological upgrading of the global steel industry, the market demand for vanadium nitrogen alloys will continue to grow. In the future, vanadium nitrogen alloys will be applied in more fields, providing important support for the sustainable development of the steel industry