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Cadmium
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Cadmium is a soft white metal
used primarily for rust prevention. It compares very
closely to zinc for some applications. Cad has
better coverage and has more corrosion resistance in
marine environments. Cad is fairly conductive,
ductile (more so than zinc) and can be soldered
(almost as well as tin). Cadmium is very toxic and
should not be used on any part intended for use
where direct food contact could occur. Typical
thickness of cadmium is .0002-.0008 inch deposit.
Hohman Plating offers both rack and barrel plating.
Cadmium will accept chromates. The typical chromates applied are; Clear, Gold, Olive Drab, and Black. Properties:
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