#V September 28
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For the month of September 2024 several of us are going to take on the 30-Day Periodic Elements Coach4aday Challenge. The concept is to show the symbol of one of the 118 elements and give a few facts about it. Today I have chosen V.
30-Day Elements Challenge Guidelines
Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.
- Each day in September 2024 show the symbol for one particular element.
- Share at least one fact about that element
- If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms
September 28th-V
Here are three facts about Vanadium.
Strengthens Steel: Vanadium is primarily used as an alloying element in steel production. Adding small amounts of vanadium significantly increases the strength, toughness, and resistance to wear and corrosion of steel. This makes vanadium-steel alloys valuable in applications like tools, construction materials, pipelines, and automotive components.
Used in Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries: Vanadium is a key component in vanadium redox flow batteries, which are large-scale energy storage systems. These batteries are used for storing renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, because of their long lifespan and ability to store large amounts of energy, making them suitable for grid-level energy storage.
Naturally Occurring in Minerals: Vanadium is found in about 65 different minerals, such as vanadinite and carnotite. It is typically obtained as a byproduct of mining other metals like iron or uranium. Though not abundant in the Earth’s crust, vanadium is vital for various industrial processes due to its unique properties.
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