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    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.



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    Last edited by NobleMetalWorks; 12-21-2012 at 10:36 AM.

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