Vanadium Pentoxide
What is it?
Vanadium pentoxide is a soft gray metal used primarily in industry, medical devices, glass coatings, and jewelry.
How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Axles
- Bicycle frames
- Dental implants
- Floor coverings
- Gears
- Glass coatings
- Hip replacement devices
- Jewelry
- Paints and coatings
- Steel additive
Other names for Vanadium Pentoxide:
- Divanadium pentoxide
- Vanadic anhydride
- Vanadium
- Vanadium(V) oxide
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