Cadmium is a chemical element with symbol Cd and atomic number 48. This soft, bluish-white metal is chemically similar to the two other stable metals in group 12, zinc and mercury.
C 1235 (OTTO) Cadmium, granular, GR 99.9% Cas 7440-43-9 - used as it is a key component in battery production, is present in cadmium pigments,coatings,and is commonly used in electroplating.