CADMIUM GRANULAR
- Part number
- RXSOL-60-6604-202
- Category
- Lab Chemical
- Brand
- RXSOL
Overview
Cadmium became an important metal in the production of nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries and as a sacrificial corrosion-protection coating for iron and steel. Common industrial uses for cadmium today are in batteries, alloys, coatings (electroplating), solar cells, plastic stabilizers, and pigments.
Applications
Cadmium occurs as a minor component in most zinc ores and is a byproduct of zinc production. Cadmium was used for a long time as a corrosion-resistant plating on steel, and cadmium compounds are used as red, orange and yellow pigments, to color glass, and to stabilize plastic.
Characteristics and notes
The biogeochemistry of cadmium and its release to the environment has been the subject of review, as has the speciation of cadmium in the environment