What Is The Price Of Vanadium Nitrogen Alloy Block (FeVN) Per Kg?

1. Indicative Price Range (Late 2024 / Early 2025)

FeVN Grade (example)	Vanadium Content	Nitrogen Content	Approx. Price (USD / kg alloy)	Approx. Price (USD / MT alloy)
FeVN 60/15	~60% V	~15% N	$12 – 18	$12,000 – 18,000
FeVN 50/20	~50% V	~20% N	$10 – 15	$10,000 – 15,000
FeVN 70/10	~70% V	~10% N	$14 – 20	$14,000 – 20,000

Prices are typically quoted FOB major producing countries (China, Russia, South Africa) or CIF buyer's port.

Higher vanadium content → higher price per kg.

Higher nitrogen content can also increase price because nitrogen is an added element in production.

2. Factors Influencing FeVN Price

1.Vanadium Raw Material Cost

•FeVN price tracks the vanadium pentoxide (V₂O₅) market closely, since V is the main active ingredient.

•V₂O₅ prices (late 2024) are around $7–12/kg, so FeVN inherits this base cost plus alloying and processing premiums.

2.Nitrogen Source & Processing

•Adding nitrogen during FeV production requires specialized reactors and handling; this adds to production cost.

3.Steel Market Demand

•HSLA steel, high‑strength rebar, and pipeline steel production drive FeVN consumption. Strong construction/oil‑&‑gas demand pushes prices up.

4.Supply & Geopolitics

•China, Russia, and South Africa dominate vanadium supply; export restrictions or trade policies can tighten availability and raise prices.

5.Form & Size

•Block form is easier to handle than powder, but larger blocks may have slightly different pricing based on processing.

6.Order Volume

Bulk purchases (hundreds of tons) can secure lower per‑kg prices; small trial orders carry a premium.

3. How FeVN Pricing Relates to FeV and V₂O₅

FeVN is generally more expensive per kg than plain ferrovanadium (FeV50 ~ 20–28/kg,FeV80 35–45/kg) on an alloy basis, but cheaper per kg of actual vanadium when nitrogen's contribution is considered, because nitrogen is inexpensive.

Example: If FeVN 60/15 costs 15/kgandcontains6015 / 0.60 = $25/kg V, competitive with FeV prices when nitrogen benefits are factored in.

4. What Is VN12 Vanadium Nitrogen Alloy Block (FeVN) Used For?

VN12 indicates a ferroalloy with roughly 12% nitrogen (N) and the balance mostly vanadium and iron (typical V content ~60–65%).

•Approximate composition:

•Vanadium: ~60–65 %

•Nitrogen: ~12 %

•Iron: Balance

•Minor elements: Al, Si, C (depending on production method)

Primary Uses of VN12

VN12 is used when steelmakers want moderate nitrogen together with high vanadium for microalloying:

Application	Why VN12 Is Chosen	Result in Steel
High‑Strength Rebar (HRB500 / HRB600)	Provides precipitation strengthening and grain refinement with controlled N to avoid porosity	Higher yield strength, better ductility, meets construction standards
HSLA Steels	Enhances strength and toughness in structural plates, strips, and sections	Lighter sections for same load, better weldability
Pipeline Steels	Improves sulfide stress cracking resistance and strength	Reliable performance in sour gas environments
General Construction Steels	Allows reduction of plate/beam thickness while maintaining mechanical properties	Material cost savings, easier handling

Key Advantage: The 12% N level gives a good balance - enough nitrogen to form fine VN precipitates for strengthening, but not so much as to risk nitrogen embrittlement or welding issues.

5. What Is VN16 Vanadium Nitrogen Alloy Block (FeVN) Used For?

VN16 indicates a ferroalloy with roughly 16% nitrogen (N) and similar vanadium content (~55–65%).

Approximate composition:

Vanadium: ~55–65 %

Nitrogen: ~16 %

Iron: Balance

Minor elements: Al, Si, C

Primary Uses of VN16

VN16 is used where higher nitrogen is beneficial for maximizing precipitation strengthening and grain refinement:

Application	Why VN16 Is Chosen	Result in Steel
Premium High‑Strength Rebar	Higher N increases VN particle density → greater strength gain per unit addition	Enables production of very high grades (e.g., HRB600E, seismic rebar)
Heavy‑Section HSLA Steels	Stronger hardenability and finer grain size in thick plates/forgings	Uniform properties through section thickness
High‑Performance Linepipe	Enhances strength and toughness for large‑diameter, high‑pressure gas/oil pipelines	Long service life in extreme conditions
Specialty Structural Steels	Allows precise control of microstructure for bridges, offshore structures	Higher load capacity, improved fatigue life

Key Advantage: The 16% N level boosts the number of VN precipitates, giving greater strengthening and finer grain size than VN12, but requires careful control of nitrogen in steelmaking to avoid defects.

6. Comparison: VN12 vs. VN16

Feature	VN12 (≈12% N)	VN16 (≈16% N)
Nitrogen Content	Moderate	Higher
Vanadium Content	~60–65%	~55–65%
Strengthening Effect	Strong	Very strong
Grain Refinement	Good	Excellent
Risk of N‑Embrittlement	Lower	Higher if not controlled
Typical Applications	Standard high‑strength rebar, general HSLA	Premium rebar, heavy-section HSLA, high‑performance pipe
Cost	Slightly lower	Slightly higher due to more N

7. How They Work in Steel

Both VN12 and VN16 supply vanadium and nitrogen to molten steel, where they form vanadium nitride (VN) particles upon cooling:

•VN particles pin grain boundaries → finer grains → better toughness.

•VN particles precipitate in the matrix → hinder dislocations → higher yield strength.

•Higher N (VN16) → more VN particles per unit volume → greater strengthening, but must manage nitrogen content in steel to avoid porosity or poor weldability.

Summary:

•VN12 FeVN: Used for standard high‑strength rebar and HSLA steels where moderate nitrogen gives balanced strength and toughness.

•VN16 FeVN: Used for premium high‑strength rebar, heavy‑section HSLA, and high‑performance pipeline steels where higher nitrogen maximizes precipitation strengthening and grain refinement.

Both grades are essential in modern microalloyed steelmaking, letting producers hit higher strength levels without large increases in material weight or cost.

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1. Indicative Price Range (Late 2024 / Early 2025)​

2. Factors Influencing FeVN Price​

3. How FeVN Pricing Relates to FeV and V₂O₅​

4. What Is VN12 Vanadium Nitrogen Alloy Block (FeVN) Used For?​

Primary Uses of VN12​

5. What Is VN16 Vanadium Nitrogen Alloy Block (FeVN) Used For?​

Primary Uses of VN16​

6. Comparison: VN12 vs. VN16​

7. How They Work in Steel​