Cd
48 transition metal Generated with AI
Cadmium
Symbol Cd
Atomic Mass 112.4144
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. Like zinc, it prefers oxidation state +2 in most of its compounds and like mercury it shows a low melting point compared to transition metals.
Properties
- Phase: Solid
- Density: 8.65 g/cm³
- Melting Point: 594.22 K
- Boiling Point: 1040 K