Uses of Cadmium and Beryllium

Cadmium

Beryllium

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1 Uses

1.1 Uses & Benefits

It has very limited uses as it is a toxic metal and it can cause birth defects, cancer, etc.
Almost 80% of Cadmium metal is used in Nickel cadmium Batteries and now it is getting replaced with nickel hydride.

Its alloys with copper or nickel are used in manufacturing Gyroscopes, springs, electrical contact and non sparking tools.
Beryllium Alloys are used as a material for aircraft, missiles, spacecraft and satellite.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

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1.2.3 In Blood