Silver Cadmiun oxide

Please read carefully the materials restriction concerning this silver alloy

Material

	AgCdO (fgf)	AgCdO (i.o.)	AgCdO (PN)
Oxide content %	10 - 12 – 15	Maximum 10	12 - 15
CdO grain size	1 - 5 μ	3 - 10 μ	1 - 60 μ
CdO grain type	Spherical	Jagged	Crystalline
Manufacturing process	Sintered	Internally oxidized	Sintered

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Characteristics

	AgCdO (fgf)			AgCdO (i.o.)	AgCdO (PN)
Content %	10	12	15	10	12
Theorical density g/cm³	10.21	10.16	10.08	10.20	10.16
Vickers' hardness (annealed)	64	66	68	60	47
Specific electrical resistance at 20° C Ω mm²/m	0.0202	0.0207	0.022	0.022	0.0204
Electrical conductibility at 20° C % IACS	85	83	78	78	84
Thermal conductivity W/mk	368	362	355	293	362

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Delivery forms

		AgCdO (fgf)			AgCdO (i.o.)	AgCdO (PN)
Content %		10	12	15	10	12
Wire		X	X	X	max ø = 4 mm	X
Profile		X	X	X	max thickness = 2.5 mm
Tip			X	X	max thickness = 2.5 mm	X

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Assembly

h is between 10 and 30 % of H

Brazing alloys

Resistance brazing	Flame brazing / Induced current brazing
Ag 150 / Cu 800 / P 50	Ag 450 / Cu 170 / Zn 180 / Cd 200
	Ag 550 / Cu 210 / Zn 220 / Sn 20
or any other type of brazing alloy compatible with the assembly

Electrical tests results

AgCdO is a remarkable material for its low welding tendency, and its resistance stability.

Applications

Applications fields

Any type of switchgear requiring breaking capacity in AC or DC between 10 and 1000 A and 24 and 600 V.
This material is highly recommended when subjected to intense make and break cycles.

Switchgear types

• Relays
• Contactors
• Engine starters
• Switches

Uses

• Industrial automatisms
• Transport : cars, railways
• Lifts, forklift trucks
• Regulating devices : thermostats

Other conditions

We manufacture according to our customers' specifications. Our technicians are readily available to discuss contact forms, dimensions and brazing requirements.