Cadmium Plating: What’s Involved?

Cadmium plating is a popular method of coating items with a thin layer of metallic cadmium, providing excellent corrosion resistance, low friction, and high conductivity. It is achieved through electroplating, mechanical plating, or vacuum deposition. However, its use has come under scrutiny due to environmental concerns. Cadmium is a material deposition process that coats items […]

Cadmium poisoning: what is it?

Cadmium is a toxic metal found in food, cigarettes, and jewelry that can cause serious medical conditions, including poisoning. Symptoms include flu-like symptoms, difficulty breathing, and kidney failure. Exposure can occur through food, water, or inhaling fumes. Treatment is limited to treating individual symptoms and removing the patient from the source of cadmium. Proper safety […]

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