Cadmium


 * Element Name:** Cadmium


 * Element Symbol:** Cd


 * Atomic Mass:** 112[[image:Cadmium_Ryane.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]][[image:cadmium.gif width="288" height="216" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 48


 * Protons:** 48


 * Electrons:** 48


 * Discovery:** Discovered by Friedrich Strohmeyer, a German chemist, in 1817.


 * How It Was Named:** Named after the Greek mythological character, Cadmus.


 * Melting Point:** 321.07°C


 * Boiling Point:** 767°C


 * Characteristics:** Cadmium releases toxic fumes and dust. Its color is a soft, blue-white. Cadmium is chemically similar to Zinc and Mercury.


 * Uses Of Element:** Cadmium is used in rechargeable batteries, black and white TV, silver, and to make numerous salts such as Sulfate.


 * Interesting Fact:** When Cadmium is heated it glows yellow.

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