Product Summary of Cadmium

Cadmium is a naturally occurring element, first discovered in 1817 as a by product of the refining of zinc. It exhibits excellent resistance to corrosion, high levels of electrical and thermal conductivities and has a low melting point. It has found use in pigments, stabilisers in plastics and in nickel cadmium batteries. However, it is a rather toxic metal, being grouped in with other heavy metals such as lead and as a result, recycling is much more closely controlled.

Characteristics of Cadmium include:

• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Superb electrical conductivity
• High thermal conductivity
• Toxic

Forms and Availability of Cadmium

Please find below a list of our standard stock dimensions. Of course, we are very often able to supply alternative dimensions.