CADIUM BOLTS

CADIUM BOLTS AND NUTS

The useful properties of cadmium as a fastener in aircraft, excellent lubricity and freedom from stick-slip for consistent torquing, softness and malleability, non-galling, the ability to accept chromate conversion post-treatments, good solderability, and the ability to be deposited in manufacture include: corrosion resistance, sacrificial protection, freedom from gummy or bulky corrosion products, galvanic compatibility with aluminum forms that will not trap hydrogen so baking can relieve the potential of hydrogen embrittlement.