Abstract
The electrodeposition of cadmium from four selected baths with nearly the same composition except for the anion was examined. These baths were based mainly on acidic aqueous solutions of cadmium sulphate, cadmium chloride, cadmium bromide and cadmium iodide. It was found that the nature of the anion influenced to some extent the cathodic polarization and the throwing power of the cadmium electroplating from each bath; it also influenced the growth morphology and microhardness of the cadmium plates.