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Etack,



I am travelling atm and using my phone. It is my understanding, and you can google this, that cadmium oxide is used in the larger contacts because applications with high voltage/amps tend to ark, the cadmium oxide prevents scoring.

http://www.astm.org/Standards/B781.htm

Here is a pdf I have in my dropbox that explains why cadmium oxide is used.

http://db.tt/LlCRVjYV

I am checking into a hotel later. When I get a chance I will post what information I have.

Scott

Originally Posted by NobleMetalWorks

Etack,

I am travelling atm and using my phone. It is my understanding, and you can google this, that cadmium oxide is used in the larger contacts because applications with high voltage/amps tend to ark, the cadmium oxide prevents scoring.

ASTM B781 - 93a(2012) Standard Guide for Silver Cadmium Oxide Contact Material

I am checking into a hotel later. When I get a chance I will post what information I have.

Scott

Thanks Scott Be safe on the road.

The link that you provided made my point on size of the contacts being small and used in relay style applications.

Eric