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Facts about Cadmium



Facts

Interesting Facts
  • Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
  • Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
  • It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
  • It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.

Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining

History

Who Discovered
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer

Discovery
In 1817

Abundance

Abundance In Universe
0.00 % 23

Abundance In Sun
0.00 % 21

Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 % 31

Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 % 46

Abundance In Oceans
0.00 % 28

Abundance In Humans
0.00 % 12

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