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Cd

1 [k`aadmium] symbol

EKI Combined Dictionary 2026

Last modified 03.03.2025

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hõbevalge pehme metall, keemiline element järjenumbriga 48
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Tähis Cd lähtub ladina nimetusest Cadmium.

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ID 690487 Last modified 06.01.2016
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Domain inorganic chemistry
  • keemiline element järjenumbriga Z = 48; suhteliselt väheaktiivne pehme metall, mille lahustuvad ühendid on väga mürgised; kasutatakse nt mitmesuguste sulamite koostises
  • a soft bluish metal belonging to group 12 (formerly IIB) of the periodic table; a.n. 48; r.a.m. 112.41; r.d. 8.65; m.p. 320.9°C; b.p. 765°C
kaadmium
Cd symbol
cadmium
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  • Cadmium is used in low-melting-point alloys to make solders, in Ni-Cd batteries, in bearing alloys, and in electroplating (over 50%). Cadmium compounds are used as phosphorescent coatings in TV tubes. Cadmium and its compounds are extremely toxic at low concentrations; great care is essential where solders are used or where fumes are emitted.
Cd symbol
cadmium
Cadmium
kadmium

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