Chromium–vanadium steel is a group of steel alloys incorporating carbon, manganese, silicon, chromium, and vanadium. Some forms can be used as high-speed steel. Chromium and vanadium both make the steel more suitable for hardening. Chromium also helps resist abrasion, oxidation, and corrosion.

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In order to increase durability and reduce brittleness, for the production of hand tools are used: chrome-vanadium steel (CrV) – characterized by increased resistance to corrosion and rust formation. The alloy addition of “chromium” significantly improves the susceptibility of steel to hardening