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Date of Last Revision: Page 2 of 5
March 2006
Section III – Physical Data
Cadmium
Melting point (°F): 610
Boiling point (°F): 1,407
% Volatile by Volume:
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Evaporation Rate:
Vapor Density (Air =1):
Specific Gravity (H2O): 8.65 @77¡F
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Appearance and Odor: Silver-white, blue-tinged,
lustrous metal
Electrolyte specific gravity : 1.29 g/cm
3
Electrolyte viscosity : 2.4 mPas (* mPas : milli-pascal
second)
Cadmium Hydroxide
Melting Point (°F):
Boiling Point (°C):
% Volatile by Volume:
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Evaporation Rate:
Vapor Density (Air =1):
Specific Gravity(H2O): 4.79
Solubility in Water: Practically insoluble
Appearance and Odor: Powder
Nickel Powder
Melting point (°F): 2,831
Boiling point (°F): 5,134
% Volatile by Volume:
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Evaporation Rate:
Vapor Density (Air =1):
Specific Gravity (H2O): 8.90
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Appearance and Odor: Powder
Nickel Hydroxide
Melting point (°F): *
Boiling Point (°F):
% Volatile by Volume:
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Evaporation Rate:
Vapor Density (Air = 1):
Specific Gravity (H2O):
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Appearance and Odor: Apple green powder
* Note: decomposes above 392¡F into NiO and H2O.
Potassium Hydroxide:
Melting point (°F):*
Boiling Point (°F):
% Volatile by Volume:
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Evaporation Rate:
Vapor Density (Air =1):
Specific Gravity (H2O):
Solubility in Water: Soluble in 0.9 part water, 0.6 part in boiling water
Appearance and Odor: White or slightly yellow
* Note: Potassium hydroxide is present as a liquid or paste and acts as the electrolyte in the battery cell.
Section IV – Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: NA
Lower Explosive Limit: NA
Upper Explosive Limit: NA
Extinguishing Media: Any class of extinguishing
medium may be used on the batteries or their
packing material.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Exposure to temperatures of above 212°F
can cause evaporation of the liquid content of the potassium hydroxide electrolyte resulting in the rupture of
the cell. Potential for exposure to cadmium fumes during fire; use self-contained breathing apparatus
.
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