Cadmium: Relationships

Every element and industry that Cadmium is linked to, and how. Each pair has its own card explaining the relationships between the two.

• Zinc: Cadmium is recovered mainly as a by-product of zinc refining, so its primary supply follows zinc smelter output, not cadmium demand; toxicity rules restrict many of its uses, while CdTe thin-film solar panels are a growing outlet. (researched)
• Nickel-based batteries: Nickel-based batteries needs cadmium.