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cadmium

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A comparatively rare element related to zinc, and occurring in some zinc ores. It is a white metal, both ductile and malleable. Symbol Cd. Atomic weight 111.8. It was discovered by Stromeyer in 1817, who named it from its association with zinc or zinc ore.

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Another method of making the test was by connecting the electrodes of a capillary electrometer to the two poles of a Daniell cell with a sulphate of cadmium solution. Source: Internet

Blake 1884 The following sections provide historical thumbnails for the "classical" toxic heavy metals (arsenic, mercury and lead) and some more recent examples (chromium and cadmium). Source: Internet

As a bulk metal, cadmium is insoluble in water and is not flammable ; however, in its powdered form it may burn and release toxic fumes. Source: Internet

An estimated 10% of the cadmium content of a cigarette is inhaled through smoking. Source: Internet

But this then gave way to bold : loose, layered knee-length dresses in cadmium blue, green-cyan and vivid red. Source: Internet

An AP investigation found some pieces contained more than 80 percent of cadmium. Source: Internet

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