Uses of Copper and Cadmium

Copper

Cadmium

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1 Uses

1.1 Uses & Benefits

It is use for coinage and bullion.
Most of copper element is used in manufacturing electrical and electronic equipments such as wirings and components. It is also used in construction and industrial machine.

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.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Chemical Industry, Electronic Industry

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

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys, Coinage, Jewellery

Alloys

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Non Toxic

Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body