Cadmium

Element Name: Cadmium


 * Element Symbol:** Cd


 * Atomic Mass:** 122[[image:Cadmium_Robert.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 48


 * Protons:** 48


 * Electrons:** 48


 * Discovery:** Friendrich Strohmeyer in 1876


 * How it was Named:** A greek word call Kadneia


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 594°C


 * Boiling Point:** 767°C


 * Characteristics:**
 * Color, really grey
 * Shape, really hard and can be molded into any shape
 * odor, it doesn't smell like anything
 * Uses of Element:** Jewelry and steel


 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Silver contains a lot of Cadmium
 * The current price is $12 per pound

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