Japan's population is estimated at around 128 million, with 80% of the population living on HonshÅ«. Japanese society is linguistically, ethnically and culturally homogeneous, composed of 98.5% ethnic Japanese, with small populations of foreign workers.
Uses. About 80% of the vanadium produced is used as a steel additive. Vanadium-steel alloys are very tough and are used for armour plate, axles, tools, piston rods and crankshafts.Less than 1% of vanadium, and as little chromium, makes steel shock resistant and vibration resistant.t's also the catalytic power behind the production of sulphuric acid and its named after the Norse God of beauty, love and fertility. And to reveal her identify here's Chris Orvig. Chris Orvig. Vanadium, a first row transition metal in the Periodic Table, is an element of mystery.
Vanadium or V Chemical Properties Moderately reactive Does not react with oxygen at room temperature Does not dissolve in water Becomes more reactive with hot acids like hot sulfuric and nitric Resists corrosion Oxidizes easily Resists corrosion as it usually has a protective layer of oxide on the outside History of Vanadium