Cadmium is a unique metal that resists corrosion, especially to salt and alkaline environments. Bluish-white in color, it offers thermal/electrical conductivity and high/low temperature serviceability. It has a low melting point of 320.9°C. Soft, malleable and ductile, cadmium is often used as a protective layer for other metals including iron, brass and aluminum. These coatings are commonly use in the mining, electronic, aerospace/defense and offshore oil industry. End use consumption for cadmium is primarily for batteries, pigments and stabilizers in addition to coating applications. Adverse health, safety and environmental issues are of much concern and limit usage.
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Consideration for Bonding Cadmium Substrates
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EP24 Fast setting, room temperature curing, high bond strength epoxy adhesive. Easy to apply. Moderate viscosity. Convenient one to one mix ratio. Bonds well to similar/dissimilar substrates. Fine electrical insulation properties. Excellent dimensional stability. Service operating temperature range from -60°F to +250°F. |
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EP39-2 Low viscosity, two component epoxy system. Superior light transmission properties. Rigid curing. Short tack-free time. Can be applied by roller, brush or conventional spraying equipment. Superior chemical resistance. Serviceable from -60°F to +300°F. Successfully tested for 1,000 hours 85°C/85% RH. Guards against wear. |
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EP33 Meets MIL-STD-883J Section 3.5.2 for thermal stability. Room temperature curing system. One one mix ratio by volume. Superb chemical resistance and dimensional stability. Shore D hardness 85-90. Suitable for bonding, sealing, coating. Withstands 1,000 hours 85°C/85% RH. Serviceable from -60°F to +450°F. Easily machinable. |
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EP36CLV One component, B-staged epoxy. Features low viscosity and excellent electrical insulation properties. Operating service temperature range -100°F to +500°F. Combines flexibility and toughness. Superior chemical resistance to water, acids, bases, fuels and oils. Elongatio >50%. |
