Cadmium anodes are designed and sold for plating in surface finishing because it provides superior sacrificial coatings.
BS 2868 is a British Standard that discusses the cadmium anodes and cadmium oxide for electroplating. The objective of BS 2868 is to provide best industry specifications for cadmium anodes and cadmium oxide for electroplating to achieve adequate corrosion protection of the metal substrates.
BS 2868 specifies requirements for cadmium anodes and cadmium oxide for electroplating.
BS 2868 on cadmium anodes and cadmium oxide for electroplating is useful for:
Electroplating using cadmium is a tough and adaptable metallic covering. Cadmium is a soft white metal that acts as a "sacrificial covering," corroding before the substrate material when plated onto steel, cast iron, malleable iron, copper, and powdered metal. It provides optimal corrosion resistance, low melting temperature, high ductility, and high thermal and electrical conductivity, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of industrial applications.
BS 2868 provides you requirements of the physical form, chemical composition, permissible impurity levels for cadmium anodes and cadmium oxide requirements for electroplating. Compliance with these requirements can ensure your materials are reliable and effective at the point of use.
Adopting the best-industry requirements specified in BS 2868 for cadmium anodes and oxides can help you improve the quality, durability and service-life of electroplated components.