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Physical Properties of Cadmium and Zinc


Physical Properties of Zinc and Cadmium


Physical Properties

Melting Point
320.90 °C   
99+
419.58 °C   
99+

Boiling Point
765.00 °C   
99+
907.00 °C   
99+

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Silvery Bluish-Gray   
Silvery Gray   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
2.00   
16
2.50   
14

Brinell Hardness
203.00 MPa   
39
327.00 MPa   
32

Speed of Sound
2,310.00 m/s   
39
3,850.00 m/s   
18

Optical Properties
  
  

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.00   
2

Reflectivity
67.00 %   
11
80.00 %   
5

Allotropes
No   
No   

α Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

β Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

γ Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

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