Description
A soft metal with a silver-white colour.
Cadmium occurs as a minor component in zinc-containing ores and a byproduct of zinc metal production.
Cadmium use is generally decreasing as it is toxic, especially in use for nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Forms Supplied
Pure metal:
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99.999% (5N) purity
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99.9999% (6N) high purity
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99.99999% (7N) ultra high purity
Compounds:
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Cadmium oxide (CdO)
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Cadmium chloride (CdCl2)
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Cadmium carbonate (CdCO3)
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Cadmium selenide (CdSe)
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Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate (Cd(NO3)2.4H2O)
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Cadmium sulphate (CdSO4)
Alloys:
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Cadmium selenium tellurium (CdSeTe)
Typical Applications
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Manufacture of cadmium telluride, a photovoltaic material.
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Infrared optics.
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Infrared and x-ray detectors used in a wide range of sensors and medical technology.
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Manufacture of pigments and plastic stabilsers.
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Production of batteries.
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Semi-finished products.
