DCKit
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Thu Feb-07-08 01:18 AM
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3. It is my understanding that the risk is confined to the manufacturing process. |
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The cadmium (a fraction of what's in a NiCad AA cell for each full panel) is said to be chemically locked with the other materials on the panel.
I'm no fan of Cadmium, but like any other toxic or dangerous element that's contained in different molecule with others (Na + Cl = salt), the risk and toxicity are lessened or eliminated.
That's what I've heard. I'll wait until there's more information before running out to buy any solar panel containing Cadmium.
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