== Electrical Transmission Industry ==
[[Image:Electrical connectors Cadmium1.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Electrical Connectors Used in Military Application]]
The elimination of cadmium on electrical connectors presents a unique problem not applicable to other components. Items such as fasteners, washers, etc. use cadmium primarily for its corrosion resistance and lubricity. Although these properties are equally important on electrical connectors, the connector shell materials must also provide electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) protection. This protection is gained by maintaining an electrically conductive pathway across the connector interface. Suitable alternatives for cadmium must have similar corrosion resistance, lubricity and electrical conductivity.
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== Fasteners ==
[[Image:Fastners cadmium.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Fasteners Used in Aerospace Industry]]