Cadmium (Cd)

URI: http://w3id.org/glosis/model/codelists/physioChemicalPropertyCode-Cad

In concept scheme

Code list for physioChemicalProperty - codelist scheme

Definition

Cadmium is a heavy metal present in trace amounts in soils, often introduced through industrial pollution or phosphate fertilizers. It is toxic to plants, animals, and humans even at low concentrations. Monitoring cadmium levels is crucial to ensure soil safety and reduce contamination risks in the food chain. Source: Sparks, D.L. (2003).

Top concept of
inchi

1S/Cd

pubchem

23973

inchikey

BDOSMKKIYDKNTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

seeAlso

23973

notation

Cad