cadmium [Cd]

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Introduction

From the Latin cadmia, calamine (cadmium carbonate) Discovered in 1817 by German chemist Fredich Stromeyer.

Occurrence

  • obtained largely as a byproduct of smelting of zinc ore

Characteristics

Uses

Laboratory

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References

  1. Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, Miriam- Webster Inc. Springfield, MA 1990
  2. Chemical & Engineering News, Sept 8, 2003

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