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Anyone know if cadmium plating is safe?

Posted By: Wildernest

Anyone know if cadmium plating is safe? - 03/26/10 07:51 PM

I'm looking at some cadmium plated O rings and wondered if they were as safe as nickel plating. Also any problem with die casting the item? Thanks for any help. Ann & glider team
Posted By: Paani

Re: Anyone know if cadmium plating is safe? - 03/26/10 08:00 PM

Cadmium? NO! Cadmium is extremely toxic.

http://www.arltma.com/CadmiumToxDoc.htm

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/cadmium/
Posted By: Wildernest

Re: Anyone know if cadmium plating is safe? - 03/26/10 08:18 PM

OK, scratch those O rings. What about die casting as opposed to bending/welding? Thanks. Ann & glider pod
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