Cadmium
Vital Materials is a global supplier of cadmium metal, alloys, and compounds, delivering high-quality materials to industries such as thin film solar cells, semiconductors, batteries, coatings, and specialty alloys.
We provide cadmium in multiple forms, metal, oxide, and powder, along with customized solutions to meet specific industrial needs.
Properties
Appearance
- Silvery-white, soft, and ductile metal
Chemical Behavior
- Forms stable compounds with tellurium, selenium, sulfur, and zinc
Applications
- Excellent material for energy storage, coatings, solar technologies, and specialty alloys
Applications
Cadmium Metal
- Core raw material for cadmium telluride (CdTe) and cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) in thin film solar cells, infrared optics, and nuclear radiation detection
- Used in cadmium alloys for improved strength and unique physical properties
- Supports battery technology and electroplating applications
Cadmium Alloys
- Essential for producing low-melting-point alloys
- Used in fuses, prisms, wax mold chips, potting molds, and other precision components
Cadmium Compounds
- Used in batteries, glass, enamel pigments, inks, crystals, and plastic stabilizers
- Key material for cadmium sulfide (CdS) window layers in photovoltaic cells
- Plays a role in semiconductors and optoelectronic devices
Product Portfolio
Cadmium Metal
- Ingots, powder, and customized forms
Cadmium Oxide
- For energy storage, coatings, and advanced compounds
Cadmium Compounds
- Cadmium telluride, cadmium zinc telluride, cadmium selenide, cadmium sulfide, and others
Cadmium Alloys
- Specialty low-melting-point alloys for electronics and industrial use
Why Vital Cadmium
- Global supplier with consistent quality and traceability
- Expertise in semiconductor and photovoltaic applications
- Wide range of product forms and compounds
- Commitment to customer-driven solutions