Australian Government: National Pollutant Inventory: Cadmium and compounds
Link |
http://www.npi.gov.au/resource/cadmium-and-compoun ds |
Elements |
Cadmium
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Species |
Inorganic |
Topic |
Information - Environmental Health |
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Information - Environmental Pollution |
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Information - Human Exposure, Environment |
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Information - Human Health/Nutrition/Metabolism |
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Information - Industrial Use |
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Information - Toxicity |
Owner |
Government |
Location |
Australia |
Language |
English |
Description
Cadmium compounds are used in the metal plating and battery industry, and as stabilizing agents in many polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products. Cadmium metal is alloyed with copper in the production of automobile radiators. Cadmium chloride is used in the dyeing and printing of fabrics, in electronics component manufacture and in photography. Cadmium oxide is used in electroplating, in semiconductors, and in glass and ceramic glazes. Cadmium sulfide is used in the electronics industry for photocells and light emitting diodes. It is also used as a curing agent in tires. Cadmium is a component of petrol, diesel fuel and lubricating oils.
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