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Basic InformationName: Cadmium Symbol: Cd Atomic Number: 48 Atomic Mass: 112.411 amu Melting Point: 320.9 °C (594.05 °K, 609.62 °F) Boiling Point: 765.0 °C (1038.15 °K, 1409.0 °F) Number of Protons/Electrons: 48 Number of Neutrons: 64 Classification: Transition Metal Crystal Structure: Hexagonal Density @ 293 K: 8.65 g/cm3 Color: Silvery
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FactsDate of Discovery: 1817 Discoverer: Fredrich Stromeyer Name Origin: From the Greek word kadmeia (ancient name for calamine) and from the Latin word cadmia Uses: poisonous, nickel-cadmium batteries Obtained From: by-product of zinc refining |