CrMo & CrMoV Steel
Cr-Mo-V and Cr-Mo steels are both types of low alloy steels, but they differ in composition and performance characteristics due to the presence of vanadium in Cr-Mo-V steels.
Cr-Mo steels contain chromium (Cr) and molybdenum (Mo) as the primary alloying elements. Chromium improves oxidation and corrosion resistance, while molybdenum enhances hardenability, strength, and high-temperature performance. These steels are widely used in turbine applications exposed to elevated temperatures and stresses.
Cr-Mo-V steels, on the other hand, include vanadium (V) in addition to chromium and molybdenum. Vanadium refines the grain structure, increases strength and toughness, and improves creep resistance at high temperatures. This makes Cr-Mo-V steels particularly suitable for more demanding high-temperature turbine components.
