Cadmium

Cadmium is a chemical element which occurs naturally on Earth. The scientific symbol for cadmium is Cd and its atomic number is 48. It occurs as a metallic element in the earth's crust and oceans. It was first discovered in Germany in 1817 as a by-product of the zinc refining process. Its name is derived from the Latin cadmia and the Greek kadmeia.

Cadmium
Properties
Atomic symbol	Cd
Atomic number	48
Classification	Transition metal
Atomic mass	112.4 amu
Other Information
Date of discovery	1817
Name of discoverer	Fredrich Stromeyer
Name origin	From the Latin cadmia.
Uses	Cadmium is a poison. Cadmium is also used in Nickle-Cadmium batteries.
Obtained from	Cadmium is a product of Zinc refinement.