Silver Cadmiun oxide
Please read carefully the materials restriction concerning this silver alloy
Material
| AgCdO (fgf) | AgCdO (i.o.) | AgCdO (PN) | |
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| 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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NB : please, contact us if the above criteria do not meet your requirements
Characteristics
| AgCdO (fgf) | AgCdO (i.o.) | AgCdO (PN) | |||
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| 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) | ||||
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| 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 |
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| 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
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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.