Vanadium is used in steelmaking because it forms V 4 C 3 , which increases the strength

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Vanadium is used in steelmaking because it forms V4C3, which increases the strength of the steel and its resistance to wear. It is formed in the steel by adding V2O5 to iron ore as it is reduced by carbon during the refining process.

(a) What is the likely oxidation state of vanadium in V4C3?

(b) Write a balanced equation for the reaction of V2O5 with carbon to form V4C3 and CO2.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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