Cadmium Metal – 500 gram Packs

Cadmium Metal is a metallic chemical element supplied in a 500 gram pack for laboratory and industrial research applications. Recognized for its characteristic silvery-white to bluish-white metallic appearance, cadmium is a soft, malleable metal with specialized uses in materials research, electrochemical studies, and metallurgical investigations. Its chemical symbol is Cd, and it belongs to Group 12 of the periodic table. Cadmium metal may be used as a reference material or starting material in controlled laboratory procedures where its specific chemical properties are relevant. Due to its significant toxicity and potential environmental impact, this material must be handled only by trained personnel using appropriate engineering controls and personal protective equipment. Follow the supplier’s safety documentation and applicable hazardous-material regulations for storage, handling, and disposal.

Product Specifications

Appearance	Silvery-white to bluish-white metallic solid
Assay	99%
Chemical Name	Cadmium
Alternate Names	Cadmium Metal, Metallic Cadmium
Molecular Formula	Cd
Empirical Formula	Cd
CAS Number	7440-43-9
Molecular Weight	112.41 g/mol
Grade	LR Laboratory Reagent

Key Features of Cadmium

• Metallic element with a characteristic silvery-white to bluish-white appearance.
• Soft and malleable physical properties relevant to materials science investigations.
• Defined elemental identity with the chemical symbol Cd.
• Suitable for controlled laboratory studies involving metallic elements and their properties.
• Supplied in a convenient 500 gram pack for laboratory inventory and research use.

Laboratory Applications of Cadmium

• Materials science research examining the physical properties of metallic elements.
• Metallurgical investigations conducted in suitably equipped and controlled facilities.
• Electrochemical studies where cadmium metal is specifically required by the experimental method.
• Research into metal reactions and interactions under controlled laboratory conditions.
• Reference and comparative studies involving elemental metals and their characteristics.

Why Choose Lab Wale to Buy Cadmium

Lab Wale provides laboratory chemicals in clearly identified pack sizes to support research, educational, and industrial laboratory requirements. The 500 gram pack of Cadmium Metal offers a practical quantity for approved applications where this element is specifically needed. Review the product specifications and applicable safety information before use, and ensure that handling, storage, and disposal arrangements meet the requirements for toxic heavy metals. Purchase and use should be limited to authorized settings with appropriate safety controls.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cadmium

1. What is Cadmium Metal?

Cadmium is a chemical element represented by the symbol Cd and atomic number 48. It is a soft, silvery-white to bluish-white metal used in specialized materials research and certain industrial processes. Because cadmium is toxic, its use requires strict safety precautions.

2. What is the chemical formula of Cadmium?

The chemical and empirical formula of elemental cadmium is Cd. Its relative atomic mass is approximately 112.41 g/mol. These identifiers distinguish the elemental metal from cadmium compounds, which have different formulas and chemical properties.

3. What pack size is available?

This product listing is for a 500 gram pack of Cadmium Metal. Before ordering, confirm that the quantity and intended application match your laboratory requirements and that your facility is equipped and authorized to handle toxic heavy-metal materials.

4. What precautions are necessary when handling Cadmium Metal?

Cadmium must be handled by trained personnel using suitable protective equipment and effective exposure controls. Avoid generating or inhaling dust or fumes, prevent contact with the material, and follow the product-specific safety documentation. Cadmium exposure can cause serious health effects.

5. How should Cadmium Metal be stored?

Keep cadmium in a securely closed, clearly labelled, compatible container in a designated, controlled area. Protect it from damage and conditions that could disperse particles, restrict access to authorized personnel, and store it in accordance with the applicable safety documentation and hazardous-material requirements.

Storage Conditions for Cadmium

Store Cadmium Metal in a tightly closed, compatible, clearly labelled container in a cool, dry, secure, and well-ventilated designated storage area. Keep it away from incompatible materials and prevent the generation or spread of dust. Restrict access to trained personnel and follow applicable requirements for toxic heavy metals and hazardous waste.

Precautions for Handling Cadmium

Cadmium is highly toxic and can cause serious health effects following exposure, particularly through inhalation of dust or fumes. Handle it only in an appropriately controlled laboratory or industrial setting, using suitable protective equipment and exposure-control measures. Avoid creating dust, ingestion, and direct contact. Do not discharge cadmium residues into drains or the environment. Collect waste in designated, labelled hazardous-waste containers and arrange disposal through an authorized facility in accordance with local regulations.