Element: cadmium |
Name : cadmium |
Symbol : Cd |
Atomicnumber : 48 |
Relativeatomicmass : 112.414 (4) g [see note g] |
Standardstate : solid at 298 K |
Appearance : silvery grey metallic |
Classification : Metallic |
Groupinperiodictable : 12 |
Groupname : (none) |
Periodinperiodictable : 5 |
Blockinperiodictable : d |
Shellstructure : 2.8.18.18.2 |
CASRegistry : 7440-43-9 |
Description : Cadmium is a soft, bluish-white metal and is easily cut with a knife. It is similar in many respects to zinc. |