What are heavy metals? Heavy metals are a category of metallic chemical elements with relatively high density. They are known for being toxic when consumed. Examples are arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), ...

The keeping properties of the collodion, made sensitive by the iodide and bromide of cadmium, have maae these salts great favorites with photographers, and a new use for cadmium ha| sprung up of ...

Rats given minute traces of cadmium salts in drinking water all their lives developed high blood pressure of a type remarkably similar to the human disease.

THE physiological action of cadmium salts has been studied extensively by many authors. Morphological disturbances have been described in various organs (liver, kidney, etc.). While studying the ...

This article was originally published with the title “New Zinc and Cadmium Salts” in SA Supplements Vol. 29 No. 747supp (April 1890), p. 11941 doi:10.1038/scientificamerican04261890-11941dsupp ...

People who use marijuana have statistically more lead and cadmium in their blood and urine than those who don't, according to a new study. Marijuana users in the test group had 27% higher levels ...

Dark chocolate bars tested by Consumer Reports exceeded California's daily maximum allowable dose levels for lead or cadmium. But a toxicologist says eaten in moderation, it's nothing to worry about.

Devices made using ammonium chloride (which is commonly used in bread making) had comparable device characteristics to those made with cadmium chloride, and the move away from cadmium salt ...

Cadmium naturally occurs in the soil of much of Latin America's cacao farms, and is absorbed by the plants. With EU regulations restricting the amount of cadmium allowed in chocolate imports, it ...

Cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal, poses a growing threat to food safety through its accumulation in crops. Wheat, in particular, tends to absorb more cadmium than rice due to its higher internal ...

A new study has now raised the possibility of an association between aluminum salts contained in deodorants and increased risk of breast cancer. Salts of metals like cadmium and aluminum are ...