Cadmium (Cd)

Element

SymbolCd

Cadmium is a chemical element with the symbol Cd and atomic number 48. It is a transition metal and a solid at room temperature, with an atomic mass of about 112.4. On the periodic table, it sits in period 5 and group 12.

In Minecraft Education, a player makes cadmium in the Element Constructor by setting the number of protons to 48.

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Data
How to make it
Nearby elements

Data

Atomic number	48
In-game identifier	`minecraft:element_48`
Numeric id	314
Chemical symbol	Cd
Atomic mass	112.4
Category	Transition Metal
Phase at room temperature	Solid
Group	12
Period	5

How to make it

Place an Element Constructor, then set the protons to 48. The number of protons is what decides which element you get; neutrons and electrons change it into an isotope or an ion of the same element.

Nearby elements

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