Uses of Gold and Cadmium

Gold

Cadmium

Uses

Uses & Benefits

Gold metal is mainly used for Jewelry, bullion, coinage, etc.
It is used in the art, decoration, ornaments, etc. It is also used for electroplating process.

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.

Industrial Uses

Chemical Industry, Clothing Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

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

Medical Uses

Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry

Other Uses

Alloys, Bullion, Coinage, Jewellery, Sculptures, Statues

Alloys

Biological Properties

Toxicity

Non Toxic

Toxic