A soft, bluish-white metal, cadmium is a naturally occurring element often obtained as a byproduct of zinc refining. Its primary use is in rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, which power portable electronics and emergency systems. Manufacturers in the solar industry also benefit from cadmium telluride for thin-film solar panels, while the metal's corrosion resistance makes it valuable for electroplating steel and other alloys.
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