Cadmium
Transition metal| Atomic number | 48 |
|---|---|
| Category | Transition metal |
| Atomic mass | 112.41 |
| Electron configuration | [Kr]4d¹⁰ 5s² |
| Oxidation states | +2 |
| Electronegativity | 1.69 |
| Melting point | 321 °C |
| Boiling point | 767 °C |
| Density | 8.65 g/cm³ |
| Crystal structure | Close-packed hexagonal |
| Group | 12 |
| Period | 5 |
| Block | d |
| Discovered | 1,817 |
| Crustal abundance | 0.15 ppm |