Cadmium Health Effects
- Know to cause cancer
- Can hinder brain development in yough children- Acute inhalation exposure to high levels of cadmium in humans may result in effects on the lung, such as bronchial and pulmonary irritation. - Cd can also cause bone demineralization, either through direct bone damage or indirectly as a result of renal dysfunction. In the industry, excessive exposures to airborne Cd may impair lung function and increase the risk of lung cancer. |
Uses of Cadmium:
- Used to make rechargeable batteries.
- The refining of Lead, Zinc and Copper results in the by-product called Cadmium. The refined Cadmium is used as a pigment in paints, plating on iron and steel, stabilizers for plastics, ceramics and enamels.