Overview
Cadmium billets are an intermediate product obtained by melting cadmium recovered in zinc smelting. They are refined further into refined cadmium or used directly in cadmium-bearing materials.
Applications (company statement)
Used for further production of refined cadmium; cadmium is used in nickel-cadmium batteries, plastics manufacturing, metal electroplating, tyre production and light-emitting electronic components.
Typical downstream
- Refined cadmium production as a refining feedstock.
- Nickel-cadmium battery manufacturing.
- Plastics additives, electroplating and light-emitting electronic components.
Information to include in an enquiry
Cadmium is a heavy metal; purchase and transport must comply with national hazardous chemicals and environmental protection rules. Please state the application and end product, quantity, packing, transport qualifications and destination so that we can confirm supply and compliance documents.
Quality documents
Batch composition analysis and quality certificates available; hazardous waste operation licence and corporate qualifications for supplier audits. Details through the online inquiry.