CdAg

CdAg is a cadmium-silver binary alloy combining the properties of two soft metals with distinct industrial roles. Historically used in electrical contacts, switchgear components, and bearing applications where moderate strength and excellent electrical conductivity are required, this alloy has largely been superseded in many markets due to cadmium's toxicity and strict regulatory restrictions (RoHS, REACH). Contemporary interest in CdAg is primarily in specialized niche applications where its specific combination of ductility, corrosion resistance, and electrical properties cannot be easily replicated by cadmium-free alternatives, though engineers typically seek replacements where regulations permit.