Cadmium Shots

Cadmium Shots are high-purity metallic spheres or granules valued for their uniform composition, ease of handling, and controlled dissolution in metallurgical and research processes. Their spherical form allows precise measurement and efficient mixing in alloy production, electroplating baths, and specialized surface treatment operations. Industries such as aerospace, electronics, and advanced manufacturing employ cadmium shots for producing corrosion-resistant coatings, formulating low-melting alloys, and fabricating precision-engineered components. Specific uses include acting as a source material in vapor deposition, serving as an additive in wear-resistant copper-based alloys, and providing controlled feedstock in metal powder synthesis. In research contexts, cadmium shots facilitate the study of cadmium’s electrochemical behavior, its influence on alloy microstructures, and its role in targeted material modification. Their consistent quality and adaptability make cadmium shots a trusted resource for both industrial-scale production and specialized experimental work.

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Maximum Lump Size		Nominal

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	48
Crystal structure	Hexagonal close packed
Electronic structure	Kr 4d¹⁰ 5s²
Valences shown	2
Atomic weight( amu )	112.41
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	2450
Photo-electric work function( eV )	4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	106/ 1.2
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	108/ 0.9
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	11112.8
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	112/ 24.0
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	113/ 12.3
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	116/ 7.6
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	110/ 12.4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	114/ 28.8
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.152
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 16.9
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 37.5
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 8.99

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Hardness - Mohs	-
Hardness - Mohs	2
Material condition	Polycrystalline
Material condition	Cast
Poisson's ratio	0.3
Poisson's ratio	0.3
Bulk modulus( GPa )	51
Bulk modulus( GPa )	51
Tensile modulus( GPa )	62.6
Tensile modulus( GPa )	62.6
Tensile strength( MPa )	-
Tensile strength( MPa )	71

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	7.3@20@20°C
Superconductivity critical temperature( K )	0.517
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0043@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	0.91

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	765
Density( gcm⁻³ )	8.64@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	321
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	886
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	57
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	232@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	96.9@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	31@0-100°C