Earthquake
The construction sector is the largest consumer of steel, with Vanadium being highly sought after in this sector. Vanadium alloy steel is a safe, reliable and cost effective solution for reinforced concrete construction, and is particularly sought after in the world's earthquake prone regions. The addition of Vanadium to reinforcing bar (rebar) used in the building construction reduces the need for carbon intensive concrete whilst maintaining the building's strength. Many countries have legislated minimum quantities of Vanadium to be used in the steel used for construction to ensure buildings are built to the required safe standards.
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