Description

Cadmium is a lustrous, silver-white metallic element known for its excellent corrosion resistance and unique electrochemical properties. It is a critical material in specialized industrial applications where durability and specific performance characteristics are paramount. This product is essential for manufacturers in sectors such as electroplating, battery technology, pigment production, and specialized alloy development.

Application

• Electroplating & Corrosion Protection: Used for cadmium plating on steel, iron, and other metals to provide superior sacrificial corrosion resistance, especially in marine, aerospace, and high-strength fastener applications.
• Rechargeable Battery Technology: A key component in the electrodes of nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries, valued for their long life, stable discharge voltage, and performance in extreme temperatures.
• Pigment and Stabilizer Manufacturing: Serves as a base for producing brilliant and heat-stable cadmium pigments (yellows, reds, oranges) for plastics, ceramics, and artists' colors, and as a stabilizer in PVC.
• Specialized Alloys: Used to create low-melting-point alloys (e.g., for solders and brazing) and to enhance the machinability and fatigue resistance of other metals like copper.
• Nuclear Industry: Utilized in control rods and shielding for nuclear reactors due to its high thermal neutron absorption cross-section.
• Semiconductor and Photoconductor Applications: Employed in the production of compounds like cadmium sulfide and cadmium telluride for solar cells, photodetectors, and thin-film transistors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium
CAS No.	14336-66-4
Molecular Formula	Cd
Molecular Weight	112.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium metal; Cadmium element; Cadmium-112; Cadmium flake; Cadmium powder; Cadmium shot; Cadmium ingot; Colloidal Cadmium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our cadmium is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and trace metal impurities. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of advanced manufacturing and are aligned with global regulatory frameworks including REACH compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature, it is recommended to store under conditions that minimize dust generation and accumulation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silver-white metal (shot, ingot, powder, or flake)
Assay (Cd)	≥ 99.95%
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.01%
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.005%
Thallium (Tl)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.002%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.