Atomic Mass Cd (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Cadmium. But how do we know how much does a Cd atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Cd, we can open any periodic table and search for Cadmium.

In the case of Cadmium the answer is 112,411. However there is a lot of funny facts about Cadmium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Cadmium Overview

Cd Atomic Mass

112,411

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Cd (Cadmium)

Name Origin

Greek: kadmeia (ancient name for calamine (zinc oxide)).

Description

Soft, malleable, blue-white metal.

Atomic Number

48

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Fredrich Stromeyer

Year: 1817

Location: Germany

Uses

Used in nickel-cadmium batteries. Also in electroplating steel and in the manufacture of berings. Its compounds are found in paint pigments and a wide variety of intense colors. Boiling cadmium gives off a weird, yellow-colored vapor that is poisonous.

Sources

Obtained as a by product of zinc refining.

Want to learn more details and data about Cadmium (Cd)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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