The Historical Aspects of Creation and Current Problems of Development of Vanadium Production in Russia
Journal: Металлы / Russian Metallurgy
Year: 2025

The article provides an analysis of the comprehensive work carried out in Russia by various organizations, starting from the 1930s to the present, on the creation and development of vanadium production in the country. The first work on the production of vanadium products was started at Kerch Iron and Steel Works using vanadium-poor phosphorous iron ores. In 1932, a pilot shop was built, and in 1937 about 16 tons of vanadium were obtained in it. At the same time, work was carried out on blast fur