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1.1 Uses & Benefits
Its alloys are used to make engine parts, drills, saw blade, etc.
Lubricant additive made up of Molybdenum disulfide is commonly used in the industry. It is also used as a catalyst.
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
Aerospace Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
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1.1.3 Other Uses
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1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
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1.2.2 Present in Human Body
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1.2.3 In Blood
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
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1.2.4 In Bone
0.70 p.p.m.
1.80 p.p.m.
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