Vanadium Hydride Powder (VH2)
Vanadium hydride (VH2) is a chemically defined inorganic compound produced by reacting vanadium metal with hydrogen gas, used primarily as a hydrogen storage material and in metallurgy. It falls under HTS 2850.00.20.00 as a hydride of vanadium, distinct from carbides classified in heading 2849.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the compound also qualifies as a vanadium carbide
Products that are both hydrides/silicides and carbides are classified in heading 2849 per chapter exclusions.
If impure or mixed with organic stabilizers for retail/industrial preparations
Mixtures or preparations not chemically defined fall under Chapter 38 as chemical products.
If ferrovanadium alloy containing hydride impurities for steelmaking
Alloy forms with vanadium for metallurgical use shift to Chapter 72 iron/steel additions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide chemical purity certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) confirming it's a vanadium hydride, not a carbide, to avoid misclassification
• Ensure packaging complies with DOT hazardous material regulations if shipped as reactive powder; declare as UN1404 if applicable
• Verify end-use documentation to distinguish from industrial alloys, preventing reclassification under Chapter 72
Related Products under HTS 2850.00.20.00
Vanadium Nitride Powder (VN)
Vanadium nitride (VN) is a refractory ceramic material synthesized by nitriding vanadium, widely used as an alloying additive in steel production to enhance strength and wear resistance. Classified under HTS 2850.00.20.00 as a chemically defined nitride of vanadium.
Vanadium Silicide Powder (V3Si)
Vanadium silicide (V3Si) is an intermetallic compound used in high-temperature ceramics, electronics, and thin-film coatings due to its superconducting properties at low temperatures. It is classified in HTS 2850.00.20.00 as a silicide of vanadium.
Vanadium Boride Powder (VB2)
Vanadium diboride (VB2) is a hard, refractory boride compound employed in abrasives, cutting tools, and wear-resistant coatings for its high melting point and strength. Falls under HTS 2850.00.20.00 as a boride of vanadium.
Sodium Vanadium Hydride (NaVH4)
Sodium vanadium hydride is a complex hydride variant used in advanced hydrogen storage systems and battery materials research. It qualifies under HTS 2850.00.20.00 for chemically defined vanadium hydrides.
Vanadium Azide Crystals (V(N3)3)
Vanadium azide is an explosive-sensitive azide compound used sparingly in pyrotechnics and organometallic synthesis. Classified as a chemically defined azide of vanadium under HTS 2850.00.20.00.