C16200 (CuCd1) is a cadmium-copper alloy containing 0.8–1.3% cadmium as the primary alloying element, with the remainder being copper . This alloy is renowned for its unique combination of high tensile strength (196–689 MPa) and high electrical conductivity (80–90% IACS), which makes it suitable for applications requiring both mechanical durability and efficient electrical performance . The addition of cadmium enhances resistance to softening, stress relaxation, and fatigue while minimally reducing conductivity . Historically, C16200 was widely used in telephone cords, heating blankets, aerospace wiring, oil exploration signal wires, railway catenary systems, and military applications (e.g., torpedo guide wires) . However, due to cadmium’s toxicity and carcinogenicity, its use has declined, with RoHS-compliant alternatives like C15000 (CuZr) and C18100 (CuCrZr) replacing it .