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Cadmium (CAS no. 7440-43-9) is a chemical element with the symbol Cd and atomic number 48. [1] It is found naturally in the earth’s crust, where it commonly exists in combinations with other elements. For example, cadmium oxide (a mixture of cadmium and oxygen), cadmium chloride (a combination of cadmium and chlorine), and cadmium sulphide (a mixture of cadmium and sulphur) are commonly found in the environment. [2]