| cadmium |
a soft bluish-white ductile malleable toxic bivalent metallic element; occurs in association with zinc ores
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| cadmium |
CAS Number: 7440-43-9. A bluish-white, malleable and toxic metallic element used especially in protective platings and in bearing metals. Chemical symbol = Cd. Molecular weight = 112.41 g/mol. Learn More...
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| cadmium |
Inhalation affects respiratory system and kidneys. Carcinogenic. Teratogenic. Used in some artist's oil colours.
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| cadmium |
A heavy metal that accumulates in the environment.
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| cadmium |
is present in trace concentrations in fresh water as a result of natural weathering processes. Concentrations above about 0.01 mg/L can usually be attributed to human activities such as mining, agriculture and the burning of fossil fuels. Concentrations above this level may be toxic to aquatic life.
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