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Discovery of Vanadium

September 27 , 2023 427 days 656 0
  • The Rare element Vanadium discovered in the from Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat.
  • This maybe the first report on the presence of Vanadium in the offshore sediments in India.
  • Titanomagnetite is the primary source of the element and 88% of the world's Vanadium is extracted from it.
  • Vanadium can be used to strengthen steel and titanium and Vanadium redox batteries for energy storage.
  • When mixed with titanium and aluminium, it is also used in jet engine parts and electrical components due to its durability against corrosion and high temperatures.

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